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1930 - 2019
 Elsworth C. “Boogie” Smith, 89, of Barboursville, WV, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, WV by Pastor Steve Hinkle. Burial will be in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. He was born January 18, 1930 in Barboursville, WV, a son of the late Edgar E. and Thelma Comer Smith. Boogie was also preceded in death by his brother Edgar Clinton Smith and a nephew, Michael Smith. Boogie was a Korean Veteran, serving in the United States Army, a retired truck driver for Smith Transfer with 30 years of service. He traveled across the Silver Bridge in Pt. Pleasant, WV, two times the same day before the bridge collapsed. He enjoyed working and had a strong work ethic. After his retirement from Smith Transfer, he continued to work everyday for 35 years, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville and the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Boogie and Wilma enjoyed camping for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Wilma Lee Cox Smith; three sons and daughters-in-law, E. Allen and Kimberly D. Smith, Randall Reid-Smith, all of Barboursville, and David E. and Karen A. Smith, of Mt. Clare, WV; special “son”, Chuck Zerkle of Barboursville; grandchildren and spouses, Heather and Kenneth Glover, Trina G. Smith, Kayla and Zack Lantz, Shannon Smith and Lauren Smith; two great-grandchildren, Kayley Glover and Reese Lantz; niece, Felicia Gill and her husband, Angelo; nephew, Eddie Smith and his wife, Vicki; great-nieces; great-nephews; and many special friends, including the entire Staff of The Village at Riverview, who we especially thank for their loving care and support for the last 2 ½ years. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 16 condolences.
Ron and Louise Devore
Tuesday November 5, 2019 at
12:52 PM
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Allen and family, we are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Joyce Ross
Wednesday October 30, 2019 at
12:02 PM
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Dear Allen and all the family, we are very sorry for your loss. We didn't know your father, but we know most of the immediate family, and love all of you. So we know he was a great man.
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Char Ghezzi
Friday October 25, 2019 at
4:45 PM
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Randall, I am sorry to learn of the passing of your precious daddy. Please give your mamma a big hug from me. I will never forget our memorable Thanksgiving together all those years ago. Fondly, Char
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Tracy
Friday October 25, 2019 at
6:08 AM
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Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days. We will miss our Boogie Woogie.
Our most heartfelt condolences, Bunk, Louise and Tracy.
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John and Donna Flowers
Thursday October 24, 2019 at
2:51 PM
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So very sorry. Unfortunately we are in Lewisburg taking care of Alden, while Coy and Jonathan are out of town. Can't express enough sympathy for such a great family. Our prayers are with you.
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Matt Kirk and family
Thursday October 24, 2019 at
2:49 PM
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My condolences to the family. I really enjoyed talking to Boogie when in high school and my college days. He always made me smile and laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Holli Beirne
hollibeirne@gmail.com
Thursday October 24, 2019 at
2:49 PM
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I loved Boogie. I worked at Riverview very briefly and he was such a sweet resident to care for. I called him "Boogie Woogie" and he will always be remembered and loved by me.
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Karen Lynne Cox
klcox_98@yahoo.com
Thursday October 24, 2019 at
8:52 AM
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You will be missed, Uncle Boogie. Enjoy Heaven and I'll see you some day. Offering prayers to Aunt Wilma and the rest of the family during this time.
Love, your niece, Karen Lynne Cox
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Jerry, Sherrie and Julia Lake
Thursday October 24, 2019 at
7:00 AM
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Dear Allen and Family,
So sorry to hear about Boogie's passing. We are out of town this week, and won't be able to attend the visitation. Rest assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your family has been a tremendous blessing to our family and our community. We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you is our prayer.
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Jerry Childress
jechildress@gmail.com
Wednesday October 23, 2019 at
5:43 PM
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I worked with Elsworth for 15 years at Smith's Transfer in Kenova and always found him to be great person who always had a smile for everyone and I am sure will be missed by all.
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Anna Faye Ray
Wednesday October 23, 2019 at
5:24 PM
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Allen. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are and your family.
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Tina Rae Wallace
Twallce15@gmail.com
Wednesday October 23, 2019 at
4:06 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss it was pleasure helping care for him he was a very special man and was dear to my heart I love all you all and you all will be in my prayers
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Rose Anne Walters Wolford
Wednesday October 23, 2019 at
3:21 PM
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Thoughts and prayers for your family from all of us for your loss. The Walters family.( Frances, James, Rose)
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Patricia Blake Stewart
Wednesday October 23, 2019 at
10:13 AM
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Allen, Mom and I are very sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a kind and special man. May God Bless you with his comfort and grade. Love to your family. Ilder Smith and Patty Blake Stewart.
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Dwayne Bevins
Wednesday October 23, 2019 at
10:01 AM
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Allen,
So very sorry to see this news. Words aren't enough to express our condolences. You know the grief we feel for those we've lost, especially with the ones at River View. I'm sure he is in a much better place, like we discussed when Mom passed just a few weeks ago....All our sympathy...Dwayne and Family
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Okey & Brenda Baylous
Bbaylous@frontier.com
Tuesday October 22, 2019 at
11:50 AM
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We will never forget your kindness and compassion. You always has a smile. You will be missed by many. Prayers for comfort and peace for the family ????
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