Jeff was born in Halifax County and a son to the late Dr. James Ronald “J.R.” Smith and Judy Smith Wilson (Keith) of Roanoke Rapids.

He was a graduate of Halifax Academy, Class of 1992 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Communications from East Carolina University.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father J.R. Smith, maternal grandfather, Tommy West, paternal grandmother, Gladys Smith, paternal grandfather, Faye Smith, and father-in-law, Douglas Wayne Webster.

Surviving are his two sons, Justis and Wesley, and wife, Angie, all of Midlothian, VA; mother, Judy (Keith) Wilson of Roanoke Rapids; brother, Paul (Crystal) Smith of Gaston; maternal grandmother, Mary West of Littleton; niece, Kaylan Smith of Roanoke Rapids; nephew, Jarrett Smith of Gaston; aunts, Carolyn (Steve) Hamill of Littleton and Gloria (Jr) Merritt of Roanoke Rapids; Uncles, Ronny (Lynne) West of Littleton, Gerald (Jane) Smith of Lexington, SC; mother-in-law, Louise (Tommy) Lowry; brother-in-law, Brian Webster; and many cousins.

A private cremation will be held for Jeff.

Friends may visit with the family from 6:30 -  8:00 pm Thursday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service for a time of remembrance and fellowship.  

An educational scholarship fund for Justis and Wesley has been established.   For any memorial donations, make checks payable to Paul Smith or Crystal Smith, for deposit into the"Smith Sons Educational Fund" and sent to PO Box 381, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.