Lawrence Edward Smith age 88, passed away Fri. Aug. 14, 2020 at the Holston Valley Medical Center

Kingsport, TN. He was son of the late Rufus M. and Martha Dutton Smith.  He was a lifelong resident of Clintwood, retired coal miner, served his savior with music for many years with the Lords Servants, a member of the Flemingtown Free Will Baptist Church for over 50 Years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sons; Larry Smith and Jeff Smith, daughters Peggy Smith and Kathline Smith Rose, brothers; Jackie Smith, James E. Smith, Rufus C. Smith and Billy Mack Smith, sisters; Reta Mullins and Anna Lee Sutherland, grandson Derrick M. Smith.

Survivors include his wife Elsie Smith, daughters Sandra K. Smith and Crystal Dawn Smith all of Clintwood. 3 grandchildren Jordan Pharr, Starlett Smith and Danielle Branham. 2 great grandchildren. Former daughter in law Lisa Obert.  Along with nieces and nephews host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 PM Fri. Aug. 28, 2020 at the Dutton Family Cemetery, Wildcat Ridge Community with David Kilgore officiating.  Pallbearers will be family and Friends. Services will conducted under current Covid-19 guidelines from the state of Virginia.