Harold Smith Obituary Harold D. Smith Jr., 73, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 surrounded in love by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold D. Smith Sr. and Barbara Benton. Harold dedicated much of his life to Freemasonry and volunteered in many different roles in the community to include President of the Auxiliary at Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va. and was on the board of directors for Olde Mill Creek. He provided medical transport for children with the Shriners and frequently volunteered for the Norfolk school system. Harold was a huge fan of Nascar and The New England Patriots. He loved being on the golf course, attending theatre, fishing, and traveling with his family. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Everett Smith of 23 years; brother, Jeffrey Smith; daughter, Tina Smith De Pedro; son, Christian Everett and daughter, Jamie Spina; granddaughter, Delaney Elkins and three grandsons, Joshua Elkins and Ryan Smith and Ciaran Evans and his best friend Joel Kirshon. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Funeral visitation will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2020 from 2 to 4 PM at Baker Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane Suffolk, Va. 23435(masks will be provided). The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the wonderful help and care given by Grace Hospice. In Lieu of Flowers the family would prefer donations to, Michael J. Fox Foundation, P. O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or The National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd Street New York, NY 10016. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Harold+Smith&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/harold-smith-obituary?id11135063 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Harold-D-Smith/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Harold D. Smith Jr., 73, of Portsmouth, passed away on 6 July 2020. He was a dedicated Freemason and community volunteer, remembered for his love of NASCAR, the New England Patriots, and family. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral visitation for Harold D. Smith Jr. was held on 12 July 2020. The family expressed gratitude for the care provided by Grace Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations were preferred to the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the National Kidney Foundation. ## The Edited Obituary Harold D. Smith Jr., 73, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, 6 July 2020, surrounded in love by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold D. Smith Sr. and Barbara Benton. Harold dedicated much of his life to Freemasonry and volunteered in many different roles in the community, including President of the Auxiliary at Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va., and was on the board of directors for Olde Mill Creek. He provided medical transport for children with the Shriners and frequently volunteered for the Norfolk school system. Harold was a huge fan of NASCAR and the New England Patriots. He loved being on the golf course, attending theater, fishing, and traveling with his family. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Everett Smith, of 23 years; brother, Jeffrey Smith; daughter, Tina Smith De Pedro; son, Christian Everett; daughter, Jamie Spina; granddaughter, Delaney Elkins; and three grandsons, Joshua Elkins, Ryan Smith, and Ciaran Evans, and his best friend Joel Kirshon. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the wonderful help and care given by Grace Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014, or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Harold D. Smith Jr. | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 73 years | | Birth | 1947 (estimated); Portsmouth, VA | | Death | 6 July 2020; Portsmouth, VA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | Harold D. Smith Jr. | Decedent | Portsmouth, VA | | Kathleen Everett Smith | Spouse | Portsmouth, VA | | Harold D. Smith Sr. | Parent | Unknown | | Barbara Benton | Parent | Unknown | | Tina Smith De Pedro | Child | Unknown | | Christian Everett | Child | Unknown | | Jamie Spina | Child | Unknown | | Delaney Elkins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joshua Elkins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ryan Smith | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ciaran Evans | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jeffrey Smith | Brother | Unknown | | Joel Kirshon | Best Friend | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Harold D. Smith Jr. dedicated much of his life to Freemasonry. 2. He served as President of the Auxiliary at Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. 3. Harold was a board member for Olde Mill Creek. 4. He provided medical transport for children with the Shriners. 5. Harold frequently volunteered for the Norfolk school system. 6. He was a huge fan of NASCAR and the New England Patriots. 7. Harold enjoyed golfing, attending theater, fishing, and traveling with his family.