Larry General Smith Sr.

Larry General Smith Sr. obituary, Richmond, VA

Larry General Smith Sr.

Larry Smith Sr. Obituary

Visit the Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Departed this life on December 30, 2024. Larry General Smith Sr., age 68, of Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Lilly Smith; two sons, Larry General Smith Jr. (Marquetta) and Marcus Smith; three stepchildren, Mumzie Franklin, Tarkiyah Eppes and Damon Eppes (Aiesha); three grandchildren, Lennon Franklin, and Lakiyah & Kyree Smith; two sisters, Karen Harris and Barbara Smith; two aunts; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two sisters- in- law, Ella Prior and Rosalind Zimmerman; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where Mr. Smith can be viewed on Monday, January 6, 2025, from 10:00am to 8:00pm, and where funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Interment, private. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home at 10:45am on Tuesday. 

Online condolences available at www.jenkinsjr.com. 

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