EMMETT SMITH

SMITH, Emmett Walter, 85, of Colonial Heights, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 20, 2009. He was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Army and retired from the Defense General Supply Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cleola Tinsley Smith; his first wife, Irene B. Smith; and stepson, Michael Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Margaret J. Smith, Colonial Heights; son, Filmore W. Smith, Silver Spring, Md.; daughter, Loretha Taylor (Kenneth), Richmond; stepdaughter, Tina Morris (Richard); stepson, Russell Smith; daughter-in-law, Angela Smith; grandchildren, Dr. Teletia Taylor, Montrell Smith (Cristan), Sheera Smith, Kendall Smith, Darius Smith, Aaron Smith, Angelic Bethune, Spencer Bethune and Shacora Tillery; great-grandchild, Kendasia Smith; sisters-in-law, Rachel Briggs (devoted), Carrie Flourney (devoted), Janet Berry (Richard), Paulette Jones (James); one brother-in-law, Luther Jones; and hosts of cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, at Bethesda Baptist Church, 15800 Woods Edge Rd., Colonial Heights. Pastor Juanita Harrison officiating. Interment at Mt. Minnis Cemetery. Family visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, at the funeral establishment. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.