Loyd Evan Smith
April 11, 2014
Appalachia, Virginia Loyd Evan Smith, Jr. (96), crossed into Heaven, where he surely had a high seat awaiting on Friday, April 11, 2014 at his home in Appalachia, Virginia. Beloved Deacon Emeritus of the First Baptist Church of Appalachia, he was born in Andover, VA in 1917. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. He retired from the Interstate/Southern Railroad in 1977. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Keesee Smith; parents, Lloyd Evan Smith, Sr. and Hannah Smith; son, Loyd Evan Smith III. Surviving are his daughters, Diane Hollyfield and husband Dan, Vickie Pearcy and husband Fred, Jane Cox; granddaughter, Jillian Lysett and husband Tim; grandson, Ryan Pearcy; daughter-in-law, Gaynell Taylor Smith; brother, Glenn Smith; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2014 at the Appalachia First Baptist Church with services at 7 p.m. officiated by Dr. Nick Brewer. Military Graveside honors will be held at the Glencoe cemetery, Big Stone Gap at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery.
Appalachia, Virginia Loyd Evan Smith, Jr. (96), crossed into Heaven, where he surely had a high seat awaiting on Friday, April 11, 2014 at his home in Appalachia, Virginia. Beloved Deacon Emeritus of the First Baptist Church of Appalachia,... View Obituary & Service Information