Eugene C. Smith

Eugene C. Smith

Eugene Smith Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2009.
SMITH, Eugene C., of Richmond, Va., transitioned on January 21, 2009. Born on February 15, 1935 to Ellen and Herbert, Mr. Smith lived his entire life in Richmond, where he made a career at Philip Morris, U.S.A. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 41 years, Helen. Survivors include two sons, Dennis (Denise) and William (Charmaine) Vauters; four grandchildren, Ta'Nise, Ja'Von, Santonio and Mario; six great-grandchildren; sister, Clarice Jackson; nephew and niece, Melvin Odell and Grace (Fred) Jackson. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 24, at St. John Baptist Church, 4317 North Ave., Richmond, Va. 23222. Masonic Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 12:30 p.m. Monday, January 26.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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January 24, 2009

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January 23, 2009

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Tara Clark

January 24, 2009

Cousin Eugene Will miss you much! You are the only other person I know who loves sweets! Smile!

Sharon Crenshaw

January 24, 2009

Mrs. Smith and Family
Our deepest sympathy. Herman & Evangeline Crenshaw & Family

David and Sandra White

January 23, 2009

Mrs. Smith, It was with deep sorrow to learn of your husband passing, my husband and I will miss seeing him in the yard and he giving us that hello wave when we came to town. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Your neighbors at 808 Oak Park.

Stephanie Smith

January 23, 2009

Helen,

Our Hearts ache for your loss. Eugene was like an uncle to us. He brought joy and laughter with him whenever he visited. Cece and I always enjoyed when "the Kool-Aid Kids" (Eugene, Henry and Smitty) visited. There was sure to be lots of fun and laughter at those times!

Helen, we have shared many happy times with you, Eugene and your family. We will always love you for your hospitality and the love you showed us and our parents through the years.

God bless you as only He can.

Love,
Stephanie, Cecelia, Bakir, Jessica and Jerred

Nicole Bradshaw & Barbara Allen

January 23, 2009

Mrs. Helen you have our greatest sympathy. Mr. Eugene will surely be missed. May God keep you and be with you through your time of sorrow.

nakeyta cobbs

January 22, 2009

cuzzin eugene u will be greatly missed!

From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home

January 22, 2009

We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.

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