Ralph Ernest Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ralph Ernest Smith (Culpeper, Virginia), who passed away on September 22, 2022 at the age of 91. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph Ernest Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest J. Smith and Maude Huff Smith; and his siblings, Robert J. Smith and Helen Smith Byrd. He is survived by: his wife Lily McGehee Smith of Mine Run; his daughter Samantha "Sam" C. Gayle (Justin) of Fredericksburg; his grandchildren, Jade Minor (Kayin), Hayden Gayle and Addison Gayle; his nephews, Michael Byrd (Leslie) of Davidson, NC, Joseph Smith of Gainesville, FL and Leonard Ray Sorrell of Unionville; and his friend Robert Beasley of Orange. He is also survived by friends and family.
