Lacy Leadford Dick Smith, 83, widower of Sonya (Kulianka) Smith of 50 George Street, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 in Augusta Health in Fishersville.
Mr. Smith was born February 5, 1926 in Rockbridge County, Virginia a son of the late John William and Icy Addie (Link) Smith.
Lacy was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, he retired February 29, 1984 from Dupont with 30 years of service and was retired from the United States Army in 1967, serving his country during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Smith was member of Staunton Moose Lodge # 1635 where he served as Governor from 1988-1989; he received his Fellowship Degree in November of 1977; his Pilgrim Degree in May of 1991 and served as Past Honorary President of the Virginia Moose Association in 1998. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge # 680, the Staunton-Augusta VFW Post # 2216 and a life member of Shen-Valley Moose Legion.
Mr. Smith loved the outdoors, growing his vegetable and flower gardens, spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid Washington Redskins Fan.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by four brothers, John Everett Smith, William Cecil Smith, Pierce Lee Smith and Robert Franklin Smith and two sisters, Audrey Pauline Smith and Lillian Ann Hanley.
Survivors include a son, Jeffrey S. Jeff Smith and his fianc Karen Carpenter of Staunton; a daughter and son-in-law, Jacqulyn (Smith) Jackie Kincaid and her husband Charlie of Staunton; a brother and sister-in-law, Maurice W. Smith and his wife Mae Odell (McCrory); four grandchildren, Sonya Denee` Kincaid, Meda Katelyn Kincaid, Cory Scott Smith and Ethan Cole Smith; and a special friend, Delmar LaClair.
Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2010 in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Denny Sites. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home and other times at his residence.
Active pallbearers will be Tommy Harlow, Tony Martin, John Harris, Buddy Robinson, Glenn Drumheller, Raymond Collins, John Wood and Jim Cason.
Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park in Waynesboro.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions the National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA 24523.