Davis Reid Smith

Mr. Davis Reid Smith, Jr., age 82 of Ararat, VA, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018, at his home.  Mr. Smith was born in Patrick County on November 8, 1935, to Davis, Sr., and Irene Gates Smith.  He proudly served our country in the United States Army.  Among the many who will always cherish his memory is his loving wife, Sadie Willis Smith; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Michelle Smith, Joey Smith, Davis Reid Smith, III and friend Kathy Alderman; and Greg and Teresa Smith; his adored grandchildren, Chase Smith, Jasmine Smith, Colton Smith and wife Rebekah, Jesse Smith, and Irene Smith; and a great grandson, Davis Smith.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by sisters, Hester Joyce and Jean Cook; and by a brother, Fred Smith.  A graveside service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery on Monday, October 1, 2018, at 11:00 AM, by Fred D. Smith, Jr.  Military honors will be provided by VFW Memorial Honor Guard, Pilot Mountain Post 9436 & Mt. Airy Post 2019.  There will not be a visitation.  The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorials be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.