Nelson Garnett Smith

Nelson Garnett Smith, 85, of Ruther Glen, Va., went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Smith; a sister; five brothers. He is survived by his children, Brenda "P-nut" Carter (Dennis), Nelson Bryant Smith (Linda), Gordon Lee Smith (Amy); a sister, Lelor Hampton; a brother, Willie "Wee Wee" Smith (Maradel); three grandsons, Brian and Brett Carter, Gordon Smith; five granddaughters, Elizabeth, Kristina and Summer Smith, Brittany Prewitt (Bob) and Katherine Akers (Joshua); eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Navy after WWII and was a Millwright all his life retiring from Allied Chemical. He was a member of Millwright Local Union No. 1402 and a Masonic Veteran with Kilwinning Crosse Lodge No. 2237, Bowling Green, Va. He was a lifelong member of Hopewell U.M.C. in Guinea, Va., and in later years attended Concord Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 3 to 7 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 6 p.m. at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va., and where a funeral service will be held Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Concord Baptist Church-Food Pantry, 15625 Concord Rd., Ruther Glen, Va. 22546. Online condolences woodyfuneralhome.com