Carl Lee Smith, 87, of Weyers Cave, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2023, after a short illness.
Carl Lee was born on January 22, 1935 and raised in Elkton, VA. He was the son of the late James Irvin and Mamie Morris
Smith. He was a graduate of Elkton High School and served our country in the USAir Force during the Korean War Era. Carl
Lee's spiritual formation experiences began as he established a home in Elkton and employment at Reynolds Metals in Grottoes,
where being loyal and hardworking were traits that served him well. More experiences of his life in serving came in 1968 as he
chose to live the salvation story. Church membership and attendance followed for the next 55 years until being born into
Glory. He was most recently a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Harrisonburg, VA. He briefly attended Dayspring
Nazarene in Mt. Crawford, VAuntil his illness. Carl Lee participated with the Bible Study Fellowship, the Emmaus Walk and
the yearly Spring Men's Retreat at Ocracoke Island. He had custodial duties of driving the church van and serving the Hope
Distributed Food Pantry. He was also a dedicated member of the Cross Keys-Mill Creek Ruritan Club.
Carl was a man of strong faith who was eager to share his love for Jesus Christ with all who crossed his path. He was
determined to live well, while keeping his sights fixed on the hope of eternity. That same spirit of hope, his generous heart, and
his sense of humor drew others to him. He would often share stories that reflected the rich knowledge he carried of his family
lineage and history. The ripple effect of his beautiful legacy will continue in all who were blessed to know him and beyond.
Carl was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Breeden Smith; his second wife Lucy Betty Long Smith; his four brothers
and one sister.
Carl is survived by daughter, Edie Smith; companion to Edie and caretaker of Carl, Wanda Saner; his sister, RubyAnn Kite;
five nephews, six nieces and their children. He has four step sons from his second marriage; Eric Long, Clay Long, Barry Long,
and Todd Long and their children.
Service will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 1:00pm at the East Lawn Memorial Gardens in the Mausoleum in
Harrisonburg. Pastor Rob Gilmer will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Mill Creek- Cross Keys Ruritans 5049 Battlefield Road Harrisonburg VA
22801 or Church of the Nazarene, 1871 Boyers Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Kyger Funeral Home