Phillip R Smith

Phillip R. Smith Sr., 64, of Vienna, W. Va., formerly from Zanesville, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Christmas Eve at St. Josephs Hospital.He was born on August 22, 1946 in Zanesville, Ohio, and was the son of Edward and Hazel Smith.He was a Vietnam Veteran with the Marines and retired employee from Borg Warner/GE Plastics. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and he enjoyed quality time watching his grandchildren in their various sports. He was loved by many and feared by none because of his engaging personality. He, also, along with his wife, Sheryl, raised their granddaughter, Cassie.Phillip, Sr. is survived by his wife, Sheryl Ann (Sheppard) Smith of 41 years. He is, also survived by his four children; Crystal (Byron) Meeks of Parkersburg, Phillip R. (Denise) Smith Jr. of Belpre, Ohio, James E.C. (Angie) Smith of Marietta, Ohio, and Michael L. (Rita) Smith of Vienna, W.Va.; ten grandchildren, Cassie Smith, Dakota, Drake and Dawson (Tank) Meeks, Jennie, Alesha, Sheldon and Rodney Smith, Zachary Loscar and Rebekah Smith.Also surviving are Donald and Patty Sheppard Sr. of Zanesville (his mother and father-in-law), Jerry and Pam Shank of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Donald and Karen Sheppard Jr. of Zanesville; along with four brothers and four sisters.He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Edward and Hazel Smith; a sister, Elizabeth Marie Smith; and his aunt, Beatrice M. McIntire.Flowers, sympathy cards, etc. may be sent to Sheryl and Cassie Smith, 3008 3rd Ave., Vienna, WV 26105.