Upcoming Events
Feb
22
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Green Spring Baptist Church
103 Green Spring Ln, Brookneal, VA 24528
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - LynchburgOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.
Leon Smith Obituary
Leon Alphonza Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on February 12, 2026. He was the son of Jack Smith and Edna Bradley.
Leon Alphonza Smith was born on June 27, 1946, in Bronx, New York, to Jack Smith and Edna Bradley.
He loved taking pictures, drawing, playing tennis, dancing, and most importantly, he loved the Lord and going to church.
Leon Smith is survived by his wife, Brenda Smith; children, Raymond (Kristie) Smith, Gloria (Tron) Smith, Terresa Smith; grandchildren, TaLeasha, Raven, Desiree', Jenajah, Jeniyah, Savion, Paris, Jordan, London, India; great grandchildren, LaDrea, Legend and Kaicier: nephews, Eric and Scott Britton; and a host of family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 2pm at Green Spring Baptist Church, Brookneal with Reverend Dews officiating and Reverend Dixon eulogist.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502
People and places connected with Leon
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Leon Smith
Make a Donation
in Leon Smith's name
How to support Leon's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Leon Smith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Feb
22
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Green Spring Baptist Church
103 Green Spring Ln, Brookneal, VA 24528
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - LynchburgOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.