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He was born Aug. 2, 1944, in Halifax County, N.C., to the late Herbert and Pattie Smith. Richard graduated from Eastman High School in 1963. He relocated to Newport News, Va., and retired after 41 years of service in May 2004 from Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company (Northrop Grumman Newport News).
He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Velma Smith; four children, Sharon A. Smith of Newport News, Va., Richard D. Smith of Richmond, Va., Kimberly Allmond (Mark) of Wendell, N.C., and Tiffanie Smith of Newport News; five grandchildren, Rashard Smith, Kenisha Washington, Tichira Smith, Tionna Smith and Cameron Simms; three great-grandchildren, Nadia Smith, Jayden and Jordan Washington.
Viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the funeral home. Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at New Hope Baptist Church, 1415 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, Va., with Pastor Christopher C. Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 6 Granger Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 and assemble by 10 a.m. Saturday at the family home, 1236 28th Street, Newport News, Va.
Professional Services are entrusted to Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251 W. Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Kimberly Grant
December 19, 2009
My heartfelt prayers are with you during this time. Please know that your loved one is in the presence of God. May the memories of Mr. Smith comfort you.
~The Grant Family
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