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Pastor Gilbert Junior Smith

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Gilbert Smith Obituary

PASTOR GILBERT JUNIOR SMITH, 81, of Milton, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born April 19, 1944 in Milton, W.Va., a son of the late Gilbert Smith and Jessie Fletcher Smith Epling. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Stone Smith and by one sister, Alice Hudnell. He is survived by a daughter, Christina Davis (Brent); son, Gilbert "Skip" Smith (Barbara); sister, Loretta Hysell; brother, Robert "Bob" Smith; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He graduated from Marshall University in 1981 with an Associate Degree in Applied Science and a certificate from Duke University in Theology.
Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton with Pastor Larry Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Milton.
Online condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

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Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Margie Copley

January 16, 2026

Dear Christy and family. I am saddened to learn of your dad´s death. Your dad lived an exemplary life and touched the lives of many through teaching God´s Word, and showing others how to live for Jesus. He will be missed beyond measure, but remember, that what he leaves behind is how forever he changed the lives of many. Keeping you and your family close in love and prayers as you grieve your great loss. Christy, I love you, my sweet and forever friend. Margie

Frances Johnson

January 16, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and strength through this difficult time. Marty and I will not be able to come home due to illness in our immediate family. We love you !

Ronnie

January 16, 2026

Junior was a wonderful man of God. Loved working with. He also was a great pastor and we will miss him.

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