Gregory Talton Smith Sr.

March 24, 1949 - February 27, 2025

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On February 27, 2025, Gregory Smith Sr. Passed at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington,

Virginia. He was born on March 24, 1949. He was a beloved son of Rolfe and Lily Smith.

Gregory graduated from East Orange High School 1968. From there he enlisted into the Marine

Corps in 1971 and was honorably discharged in 1973. He moved to Virginia after leaving the

Marines. He meets Brenda Smith (Wright) in 1974. At the time he worked for Virginia

Concrete and then went to Arlington County Public Work where he retired from. He lived on

Edison Street for over 40 years. His friendly but no-nonsense personality will definitely miss by

many. If you knew him, he was always sitting on the porch either smoking a cigarette or having

woof… (a drink). The neighbors nicknamed him “The Mayor of Edison St”. Gregory Sr.

Leaves behind four beautiful children, Michele, Shereean, Gregory Jr and Natasha. He also has

11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Gregory has two surviving brothers Rolfe and

Matthew Smith. Gregory T. Smith Sr was one of the hardest working man we would ever know.

We were proud to have called him DADDY! He will be truly missed!!

On February 27, 2025, Gregory Smith Sr. Passed at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia. He was born on March 24, 1949. He was a beloved son of Rolfe and Lily Smith. Gregory graduated from East Orange High School 1968. From there he enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1971 and was honorably discharged inContinue Reading

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First I want to offer my sincere condolences upon hearing of the passing of Smitty. I worked with Smitty at Arl County WSS until his retirement. Smitty was a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan, and once when they won a championship game, he came to work all dressed in his hat, chaps and the man had on spurs. Nobody but Smitty could get away with that. God Bless you Smitty and Rest Easy my friend.

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