Cody Jerad Smith

Mr. Cody Jerad Smith of South Boston passed away June 5, 2016. He was born in Halifax County on August 30, 1995 and was 20 years old. He was the son of Jimmie Valentine Smith, Jr. and Birgit Mueller Barksdale.   He was a member of South Boston Church of God and was employed at Louisiana Pacific and loved the outdoors.   Mr. Cody Jerad Smith is survived by: His Mother Birgit M. Barksdale of Nathalie, VA His Father Jimmie V. Smith, Jr. of Clover, VA One Sister Brittany Smith of South Boston, VA One Brother Jimmie V. Smith, III and wife Meagan of Cluster Springs, VA Maternal Grandmother Eva Martin of Scottsburg, VA Nieces Elena and Ivy SmithAuntsMary Snow of Glade Hill, VAPam Bunn of Clover, VAHost of cousins   ***Preceded in death by*** His Paternal Grandparents Jimmy Smith and Nannie Smith   Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Albert Jones officiating.   The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home and other times at the home of his mother, 1041 Brad Smith Trail, Nathalie, VA.   For memorials please consider the South Boston Dixie Youth, 2525 Houghton 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.