Steven Ray "Tater" Smith, 54, of 220 Saturn Drive in Axton, VA, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, July 26, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in North Fork Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Martinsville, VA.
Steve was born June 19, 1959 in Leaksville, NC (now Eden). He was a self-employed handyman.
He is survived by his father, Bobby Smith of Lextington; mother, Frances Gustafson of Martinsville, VA; brother, Dennis Smith and wife, Denise of Cascade, VA; sister, Bette Rebecca Smith Hutchens and husband, Mark of Eden; nephews, Hatcher Ray Hutchens and Marson Wayne Hutchens; and a niece, Dalyn Zel Hutchens.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Reverend Herman Smith, Augusta Smith, Willie Hatcher and Ruby Hatcher.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 7 - 9 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of Bette and Mark Hutchens, 1392 Tellowee Road in Eden.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Bette and family I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, you and your family are in my prayers.
cathy watkins
My condolence to your family.Thinking of you all. God Bless you all. Thoughts and Payers from my Family. Jim
Jim Flanagan
Frances, Dennis, Bette and all of your families, I am so sorry for the loss or your son and brother. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of grief. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Tyke and Reba Robertson
Reba Robertson
To the Smith Family, I was shocked and saddened to hear about Steve. He was one of the nicest and quietest people I have ever known. But, if you ever got him to talk he would almost always talk about his family. All of you were a big part of his life and he Loved each one of you. I know he will be greatly missed. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Williams
Bette , and family very sorry for the loss of Tater..May God bless you all, we are gonna miss him. you all will be in our Prayers...
Garry Tilley
Frances I am so sorry for your loss.may the comefort of the lord see you through this.Ilost my son a few years back so I know the hurt you are going through,but I also know your faith and love in God that you have. you are in my prayers God Bless you and your family.
Arletta Dilon Stowe
Denise, Dennis & family, So very sorry for your loss...keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Kristin Hanks-Lester
Kristin Hanks Lester
Bette and family, so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Misty Smith Cox
Steve, or Tater as we knew him, was a very dear friend of ours. He was always quiet and reserved, very well-mannered, and the kind of friend everyone wanted to be around!He will be greatly missed! Your family is in our prayers. May God bless you and give you the peace and comfort that only He can give.
Sandra and David Chambers
Steve "Tater" will be missed by many for many years to come, he made such a mark with everyone he met, always being nice to everyone ..... I always loved him to pieces because I knew what a good guy he was.....you don't meet people like Steve "Tater" everyday and we were all blessed to know him...
Lynn Woods-Hill
Bette,Frances,and Family,So sorry for your loss,you and your family are in my prayers.
Bridgett Snody
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Born: Friday Jun 19, 1959
