Pendleton Ward Smith

Pendleton Ward Smith

October 21, 1935 - March 7, 2023

Pendleton Ward Smith passed away peacefully at home in Salem, Virginia, on March 7, 2023. He was born in Roanoke, on October 21, 1935, to Columbus Penrose and Lucille Eakin Smith. Penn graduated from John Marshall High School in Richmond, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and a drum major for the marching band. He is also a graduate of the University of Richmond. He spent his career in public accounting, followed by many years as a corporate CFO.

Penn was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Johnny Smith; and his daughter-in-law, Angela Davis. He is survived by his devoted wife, Patty Boothe Smith; his children, Penny Price (David), Scott Smith (Aznee), Alan Smith (Lisa), and Cathy Smith; and his stepchildren, who he loved as his own, Matthew Davis, Michael Davis (Margaret), and Neil Davis (Katherine). Fond memories will be cherished by his beloved grandchildren, Lindsay Miller (Bo), Channing Price (Zach), Sierra Spangler (Brandon), Cayse Smith, Brian Davis, Kimberly Davis (Jay), Crystal Davis (Dalton), Christie Jones, Michael Davis, Bailey Davis, and Jacob Davis. He is also survived by ten lively great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Cora DeLong; and numerous other in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

A Reception in his honor will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, 3640 Colonial Ave. Roanoke, Va. www.simpsonfuneral.com

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5160 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019