Smith, Joshua David

Joshua David Smith was born on Dec 21, 1991 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital to Susan Mitchem Santolla (Timmy Santolla) and Daniel Wallace Smith (Melissa Kipps Smith) of Blacksburg, VA. He passed away in Rich Creek, VA on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in the home.

Josh was first a father and loved his children with his whole heart. Josh loved to hunt, fish and ride through the mountains. He was employed and loved his job at Mar-Bal Inc. He loved and cherished his fiancé, Alexia “Nikki” Landry.

He is preceded in death and was adored by his Maw Maw and Paw Paw; Sarah Jane and James “Buddy” Mitchem Sr previously of Pembroke, VA. Great Granny; Panzie Elmore Dennis previously of Blacksburg, VA. Brother; Tyler Smith previously of Blacksburg, VA. Aunt and Uncle; Shairan Gillespie Araiza and Jose Araiza previously of Check, VA.

He is survived by his beautiful children; Levi Smith, Alleigha Smith and David Smith of Narrows, VA. Brothers; Justin Smith, Joseph Santolla, William Santolla all of Pembroke, VA and Dustin Smith of Blacksburg. Grandparents; Ralph and Theresa Santolla of Pembroke, VA. Bonnie Spangler of Salem VA. Uncles; Karl Gillespie and Edward Mitchem of Pembroke, VA. Cousins; Sarah and Haley Araiza of Check, VA. Many nieces, nephews, cousins that he loved very much.

Visitation will be held at Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, VA on Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, VA on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM with Pastor Gary Poff officiating. He will be laid to rest in the New Zion Church Cemetery beside his Maw Maw, Paw Paw and great Granny in Waiteville, WV.

A guestbook is available to send condolences to the family by visiting www.kendallfuneralhome.com. The staff of Kendall Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.