Gilbert Perry Smith, Sr., 94, of 1023 Lincoln Ave., Covington, Virginia, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Smith was born on March 4, 1927 in Covington, a son of the late Samuel and Annie Leftwich Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Stephen A. "Looney" Smith; two grandsons, Clayton Jackson and Andre Smith; six sisters and three brothers.

He was a truck driver for 45 years at Westvaco and a member of the Historical First Baptist Church on Lexington Ave.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Aletha Sampson Smith; two sons, Gilbert "Courtney" Smith, Jr. and Barry Smith; two daughters, Tawanda "Lynn" Smith, all of Covington and Aurelia Jackson of Severn, MD; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Rosetta Stewart officiating.

The interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service.

The family would like memorial donations in Mr. Smith's name be made to the Historical First Baptist Church on Lexington Ave. at 333 S. Lexington Ave., Covington, VA 24426.

The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.