Darrell Eugene Smith,

Darrell Eugene Smith, Sr., 69, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Willows Center.He was born May 12, 1943 in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Lawrence O. and Freda I. Smith. He was a 1962 graduate of PHS and attended Washington County Career Center. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked at Union Carbide/Elkem Metals as a foreman. He had attended South Parkersburg UMC and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.Darrell is survived by his wife of 47 years, Peggy Smith; a son, Darrell E. “Butch” Smith, II (Lorie) of Mineral Wells, W.Va.; a daughter, Tammy Lynn Moyers (Tim) of Parkersburg, W.Va.; a step-son, Robert E. Christopher (Debbie) of Louisville, KY; eight grandchildren, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Jeremiah Moyers, U.S. NavyJeffrey Christopher, Elisha Christopher, Megan Modesitt, Robert Wayne Christopher, Nathaniel Moyers, Ashley Vincent, and Brandon Smith; and eight great-grandchildren, Alyiah Flinn, Harmony Smith, Calista Christopher, Brock Modesitt, Ryleigh Bills, Mack Modesitt, Katherine Moyers, and Gaberiel Vincent.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Smith, Jr.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike Street, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Pastor Larry Dale officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.