Meadowview, Virginia
Johnny Lee Smith, 72, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
He was born November 22, 1951, to the late Robert Bob and Margaret Phillips Smith. Johnny loved anything that involved the outdoors and especially, playing golf with his son, Matt. He was a member of the Upper East Tennessee Golf League. Johnny enjoyed tending his flower garden and traveling with his wife. His greatest joy was chasing and playing with his grandchildren, whom he adored. He attended Pleasant View Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Karen Fritz Smith; sister, Janie Shaver; two brothers, R.J. Smith and J.T. Smith.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lavone Widener Smith; son, Matt Smith and wife Amanda; stepson, Scott Widener and wife Robin; sister, Linda Hall and husband Rick; brother-in-law, Jerry Shaver; mother-in-law, Gail Fritz; three grandchildren, Ensley Smith, Greyson Smith, and Brooks Smith; two step grandchildren, T.J. Widener and wife Callee and Kaylee Widener. Johnny is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Frost Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Vann Seal and Speaker T.J. Widener officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, Virginia.
Jeff Fritz, Brent Dyson, Travis Dyson, Rick Widener, Tom Necessary, Todd Cooper, D.A. Lambert, and Joseph Lawson will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers include Rick Hall, Jerry Shaver, Bert Snodgrass, Charles Colvin, Jr., J.D. Henegar, and Jerry Fritz.
Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Johnny Smith.
So sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend Johnny. Just now found out. Sorry that I missed being there during these days. Please accept our condolences and our love. Johnny was a gentleman. He loved his family and what a gift to have known him for many years. Most of all, he loved the Lord with all his heart. We are grateful for his life and will dearly miss Johnny. Our hearts do go out to the family. Roy E. Nunn
Sheriff Blake Andis and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Johnny Smith. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sheriff Andis and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Matthew, Paul and I are so sorry to hear about Johnny. Know you and your family are in our prayers.
Lavone we are keeping you in our prayers. Depend on the love of God to get you thru this painful time. God bless your beautiful heart.
We are so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. Sending love and prayers to the family
Buddy & Flo Phillips