Harry L. Smith

August 31, 1941 - December 28, 2020

Harry Lee Smith, 79, of Bluefield, WV died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Charleston Area Medical Center. Born August 31, 1941 in Richlands, VA, he is the son of the late Clint Bundt Smith and Mary Victoria Smith (Strouth). Harry spent his early childhood in Swords Creek Virginia, and resided in Bluefield since 1953. He attended Bluefield High School and Basic Combat training in 1960 at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. Harry served his country in the U.S. Army for 6 years, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. In his family tradition, he was an avid railroader and worked as a conductor on the Norfolk Southern for 35 years. Harry shared the good news of Jesus Christ freely and was a member of Ceres Baptist Church. On August 6, 1970 he married the love of his life Eula Gay Musick. They raised two sons, Clint Bradley and Howard Lee (H.L.). Harry spent himself serving his family, loving them with his heart, leading them with his soul, and many times carrying them with his body. Harry’s three grandchildren, Christian Burke Smith, Clint Levi Smith, and his princess Samantha LeAnn Smith, were the Apple of his eye. Harry devoted himself to his grandchildren, and some of the best memories were his love of camping with them. Harry was preceded in death by his sister Hannah Marie Morgan of Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Gay, his two sons, Clint and H.L., and three grandchildren, Christian Burke, Clint Levi, and Samantha LeAnn. The family will receive friends from 10am to 12 pm at Ceres Baptist Church in Green Valley. where funeral services will be conducted at 12 pm with Rev. Ken Owens and Rev. James Mooney officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery at Princeton, WV. Following the burial all are invited to celebrate Harry’s life over lunch at Ceres Baptist Church. Pallbearers are Wade Ferrell, Dusty Foster, David Beavers, Chuck Lowe, Robert Lester, and Clinton Musick. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Harry Lee Smith.