Gilbert Lee Smith

May 27, 1930 - February 14, 2022

Gilbert Lee Smith, 91 of Barboursville, WV passed away, Monday, February 14, 2022 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born May 27, 1930 in Pulaski, VA the son of the late, Charles and Sadie Brown Smith. He was a retired Supervisor with AEP, a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Jean Alene Oliver Smith; one son, Timothy Lee Smith and two brothers, James Henry Smith and William Carson Smith. He is survived by his children; David G. (Margaret) Smith of Lawrenceburg, TN, Diana J (Bruce) Carter of Lesage, WV, Charles O. (Judee) Smith of Newland, NC, Bill J. Smith of SC, and Pamela J. (Curt) Freed of Spring Lake, MI, brothers-in-law; Edward "Ed" Oliver and John "Jack" Oliver, sixteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; special aunt, Mildred Wall; sister, Allie Riffe of Narrow, VA as well as a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Henson and Kitchen Mortuary, 6357 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV near Barboursville with Rev. Bill Blankenship and Rev. Tim Yates officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #139 Milton, WV. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM 1:00 PM at Henson and Kitchen Mortuary. Masks are recommended but not required. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Missions Program at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com.