Willie Lee Smith

Willie Lee Smith of Scottsburg, VA passed away October 23, 2017.  He was born in Halifax County, VA June 16, 1925 and was 92 years of age. He was the son of the late Charlie Smith and the late Sallie Francis Smith. He was married to the late Gladys Ambrose Smith.  He was a member of Scottsburg Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, served on House and Grounds Committee, and a Sunday School teacher. He also was caretaker of Oakland Cemetery for many years.   Willie Lee Smith is survived by: One DaughterPaige Fallen and husband Robert of South Boston, VA One SonMichael Smith and wife Triva of Columbia, SC One GrandchildKaitlin Fallen of Charlottesville, VA One SisterFrances Crews of Scottsburg, VA Three BrothersLindy Smith of Doswell, VAJoe Smith of Richmond, VACharlie Smith, Jr. of Germantown, NC   ***Preceded in death by*** Infant DaughterMary Ann Smith SisterReba S. Kinsey BrothersJohn Smith and Franklin Smith  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Scottsburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Rhew officiating. Burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home and other times at his home of 1100 MacDonald Road, Scottsburg, VA.  For memorials please consider Scottsburg Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 85, Scottsburg, VA 24589.  Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.  Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.