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Gerald Smith

November 17, 1948 - April 9, 2019

Big Stone Gap, VA Gerald Smith 70, went to be with the lord on April 9th 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Gerald worked 24 and ½ years at Westmoreland Coal Company, he was a member of the Local U.M.W.A. 1976. He also worked at American Water heaters, based in Johnson City for 5 years. Gerald was a member of the Artist -Black Smith association of North America. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; Clyde and Opal Smith, two sisters; Kathy Churchwell, and Karen Smith. He is survived by; his loving wife, Judy Smith of the Home, two sons; David Smith of St.Paul VA, and Michael Smith of North Pole Alaska, grandchildren; Alexandria and Mathew Smith both of Laramie Wyoming, one sister, Patricia Akers of Crackers Neck, three aunts; Nadine Maness and Joyce Purvis both of Big Stone Gap, Joyce Ann Collins of Knoxville TN, two uncles; Wayne Maness of Big Stone Gap, and Jack Smith of Weber City VA, one niece, Crystal Stafford of Duffield VA, and Nephew Richard Akers of Crackers Neck. The family will receive friends for the visitation on Friday (April 12Th) from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap (17. E. 3rd St. N) The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday (April 13th) at 1:00 p.m. in the Jasper central Baptist Church with Reverend Wayne Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens; Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. You may go online to view the obituary, sign the guest registry, or leave the family terms of endearment at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith Family.

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Big Stone Gap, VA Gerald Smith 70, went to be with the lord on April 9th 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Gerald worked 24 and ½ years at Westmoreland Coal Company, he was a member of the Local U.M.W.A. 1976. He also worked at American... View Obituary & Service Information

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