Edwin Ronald Smith

Edwin Ronald Smith of Halifax, VA passed away April 23, 2018.  He was born in Danville, VA on November 28, 1935 and was 82 years of age. He was the son of the late Howard Clifton Smith and the late Mary E. Milstead. He was married to Merle C. Smith who survives.   He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran and retired carpet installer.     In addition to his wife Edwin Ronald Smith is survived by: Three DaughtersAngela C. Williams of Danville, VAEva Marie Smith of Danville, VAMelia Williams of Oxford, NC Three Step-childrenKathy Scott (Erle) of Charlottesville, VAHurshel Ray (Mary) of Hanover, MDJudy Ray of Chester, VA Six Grandchildren Two Great Grandchildren   ***Preceded in death by*** Three Brothers One Sister   A memorial service will be held Friday, April 27, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at McCanless Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Holmes officiating.   The family will receive friends at his home of 1083 Occoneechee Trail, Halifax, VA.   For memorials please consider Halifax County Humane Society, P.O. Box 969, South Boston, VA 24592 or Sentara Halifax Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.