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Junior Lee Smith, 74, of New Martinsville, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Genesis Care Center, Sistersville, WV. He was born November 7, 1946 in Proctor, WV; the son of the late Archie and Goldie Williams Smith. He was a retired corrections officer of 25 years from the WV Division of Corrections; an US Navy veteran; loved hunting, fishing, riding his 4-wheeler, and spending time with his wife and dogs, Buford and Blueboy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Gary, Gerald, and Ronnie Smith; four sisters, Ruth McLaughlin, Sharon Kay Carroll, Carol Neff, and Linda Starkey. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Debbie Carol Lasure Smith; one daughter, Emily Rachel Smith of Paden City, one step-daughter, Marcia Culley of New Martinsville; one brother, Charles (Pearl) Smith of Middlebourne; one sister, Diane Smith Morgan of Paden City; several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services and interment will be held at Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville. Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com.

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Junior Lee Smith

November 7, 1946 - January 21, 2021