Elwood "Woody" Smith

Elwood "Woody" Smith, 77, of Midkiff, WV went to be with his Lord at his home on Sunday June 8, 2014. He was born on February 1, 1937 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Elvin and Madgie Elkins Smith. Elwood was a proud veteran of 8 years, a master HVAC technician and a master electrician for more than 50 years, a teacher, care taker of his church for a number of years. He was an extraordinary family man who was a friend to many, a blessing to his family and friends and will be sorely missed by all whose life he touched. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Hurston Smith, Bobby Smith and Junior Smith; two sisters, Patty Smith and Dixie Sturgell.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Charlotte Sheppard Smith; two daughters, Jacquelyn (Timothy) Brinegar and Barbara Hughes (Mark Nelson); one son, Gerald Smith; three grandchildren, Hannah Eaves, Sean Brinegar (Jennifer Maynard) and Sarah Edwards (Thomas); two great-grandchildren, Grayson Brinagar and Jionna Eaves (Pawpaw’s babies). His loving sisters, Linda, Virginia, and Wanda; brothers, Donnie and Tommy; special family friends, Melvin, Robin, Shanteau and their families; plus a host of other loved ones and family.

A memorial service will be held 2:00pm Saturday June 14, 2014 at Midkiff Methodist Church on 9-mile, Pastor Paul Stevens will be officiating. All family, friends and memories welcome.

McGhee-Handley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.