Joseph Reginald Smith, 76, of Lexington, Virginia, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at his home.

Born December 24, 1935 in Jackson Center, Ohio, he was a son of the late Herman E. Smith and Ruth McCoy Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Patricia Smith.

Joe Smith was every inch an Aberdeen-Angus man, from growing up on his family farm in Ohio, attending Ohio State University and caring for the legendary sire Bardoliermere 2, to his great work in Ankony, New York, and Walbridge in New York and Kentucky.

He was also very knowledgeable in the Hereford and Shorthorn Breeds as well.

Surviving are his wife, Naomi L. Smith of Lexington; three step-children, Catherine Culkin of Millbrook, NY, Sharon Williams of Chicago, IL, and Michael Culkin of Lexington; siblings, Nevin Smith, Robert Smith, Sara Miller, and Barbara Kinniger, all of Ohio; three step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren.

A visitation will be at Harrison Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held in Ohio at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, VA 24450 or to Relay for Life, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, VA 24018.

Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.

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