THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, December 6, 1995 TAG: 9512060400
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B4 EDITION: FINAL
DATELINE: NORFOLK LENGTH: Short : 31 lines
Roland Silas Smith Sr., departed this life at a local hospital on Dec. 4, 1995.
He was a native of Norfolk County and a member of Oakwood Chapel Church Disciples of Christ. Mr. Smith was retired from the Defense Logistic Agency after 37 years of service as a supervisor. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Lucy Smith.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Arabella K. Smith; devoted daughter, Beverly J. Smith of Seymour, Conn.; devoted son, Roland S. Smith; five brothers, Robert Smith, Herbert Smith, Fredrick Smith of Virginia Beach, Albert Smith and William Smith; two sisters, Mary Smith and Fannie Spratley; six grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews; and a host of friends who will sadly miss him.
A funeral service will be conducted at noon Friday in Oakwood Chapel Church of Disciples of Christ by the Rev. C.N. White. Burial is in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may join the family at the residence. There will be a Wake service Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Graves Funeral Home. ILLUSTRATION: Photo
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