Russell Odele Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell Odele Smith of Ararat, Virginia, who passed away on June 6, 2023, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Odele Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, J. D. Smith and Ellie Mae Young Smith; his wife Georgia Eva Goins Smith; his grandsons, Andrew Smith and Eric Griffith; and his brothers, Robert Smith and Raymond Smith.
He is survived by: his children, Gladys Annette Griffith, James Russell Smith and Sammy Smith; his grandchildren, Austin Smith, Ryan Smith, Taylor Arnder, Kennith Griffith, Samantha Griffith, Toby Collins and Heath Reynolds; his great grandchildren, Chase Griffith, Chance Griffith, Lane Griffith, Brooklyn Smith, Riley Morgan, Ivy Griffith, Jayson Logan, Autumn Nance and Brice Nance; and his sister Vera Hopkins.
