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Michael Smith Obituary
MICHAEL ALLEN SMITH SR., 68, of Hurricane, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, at CAMC-Teays Valley.
Born April 25, 1951, in Huntington, he was a son of the late Allen Junior and Wanda Lee Skeens Smith. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kaitlin Alexa Dial.
Mike was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Hurricane, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He served his country with the United States Air Force. He was also a former employee of E.I. DuPont and retired from Bayer Chemical.
Surviving are his loving wife of 46 years, Donna Price Smith; children, Michael Allen Smith Jr. of Hurricane, Jennifer Nicole Dial (Jason) of Hurricane; grandchildren, Andrew Justin Dial, Kelsie Michaela Dial, Kaylee Michelle Smith and Adriana Meadow Smith; great - grandchildren, Peyton and Brayden Dial; sister, Brenda Spurlock (Rick) of Lesage.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 26, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Rev. Kevin Prevett officiating. Burial will follow in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.
Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
You may also visit his tribute page at Chapman FuneralHomes.com to share your memories of Mike with the family.
Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, W.Va., is honored to serve the Smith Family.
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October 24, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Mike's family. I'm so glad I was able to see Mike several years back when he visited family in California. RIP cousin.
Tamara Skeens
Judy Huffman
October 24, 2019
Mike WE played together as kids and had alot of fun. We love you even if we didn't see each other very often. You'll always be in my heart. Rest in peace nephew. Aunt Judy.
Catherine Skeens Sanga
October 24, 2019
I didn't know him but I always heard of Wanda and junior I wish I could meet all of you. Rip Micheal love your cousin Catherine Skeens Sanga
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