Evan Shelton Smith

Evan Shelton Smith of Richmond, VA, passed away August 11, 2018.  He was born in Durham, NC on May 17, 1989 and was 29 years of age. He was the son of Paul and Karen Shelton Smith. He was a member of Dan River Baptist Church.

Evan graduated from Halifax County High School where he not only played football but was also active in both high school and community theatre. He was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University.  

Evan Shelton Smith is survived by:

His Parents
Paul and Karen Smith of Halifax

Brother
Aaron of South Boston

His Grandparents
Kenneth and Nancy Shelton

Special Friend
Emily Higginbotham

***Preceded in death by***

Grandparents
Tom and Mary Smith of Benson, NC

A celebration of life service will be Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Dan River Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike McDowell and Rev. Doug Gibson officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. And other times at the home of Paul and Karen Smith, 1115 W. Oak Hill Drive, Halifax, VA.

In lieu of flowers please consider National MS Society, 4200 Innslake Dr. Suite 301, Glen Allen, VA 23060, Halifax County Little Theatre, 700 Bruce Street, P.O. Box 23, South Boston, VA 24592 or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.