J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Smith,II, Roy

Monday, January 21, 2008

William Roy Smith, II, 24, of Petersburg, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008. Roy graduated from Christchurch School in Christchurch, Virginia in 2002, received his Associates Degree from Richard Bland College in 2005, and was currently a student at Christopher Newport University. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, William Roy and Virginia Brown Smith. He is survived by his father, R. Blackwell Smith; his mother, Peggy Ann Gillespie Smith; maternal grandparents, Clarence R., Sr. and Charlotte T. Gillespie; an aunt, Virginia Lee Smith; uncles, Robert Worthington Nunnally Smith and wife, Patricia, and Clarence R. Gillespie, Jr. and wife, Kathy. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 23, at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, at Blandford Cemetery with The Very Reverend Marjorie Bevans officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ASK (Association for the Support of Children with Cancer), P. O. Box 17184, Richmond, VA 23226 or to the Richard Bland College Foundation, 11301 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Blackwell, Peggy & family: Mitzie and I were saddened to learn of your great loss, and offer our sincere condoloences. We pray you will find some measure of comfort from pour Heavenly Father,family, and friends at this most difficult season of your lives.
Love,
Joe & Mitzie

Posted by: Lyman, Joseph at February 6, 2008 08:39 AM

Blackwell,

I was so shocked to learn of your son's untimely death. The pain and sorrow you are feeling must be a heavy burden on your heart. To outlive your child is not the natural order of things and to not see him fufill all the potential that lay ahead of him must be so difficult for you. May the memories of the wonderful years you did have together lift your spirit and may the caring of friends and loved ones comfort you at this time of heartbreak. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.

Posted by: Linda Gainey at January 27, 2008 09:52 AM

Blackwell....Ronnie and I are so sorry of your loss. I will always remember that night at your office how Roy helped us locate classmates for the reunion as we shouted him the names. Ronnie will always remember selling him his first Mustang. What a happy young man he was!! Memories like these will always get you through. Some you'll laugh about, some you'll cry about. Take care Black and be strong. God will give you comfort and strength to get you through.

Posted by: Frances at January 25, 2008 09:34 AM

Dear Blackwell and family,
We were devastated to hear of Roy's death. He was, indeed, a very special young man and he will be sorely missed. May God's love and the love and support of your many friends and family members be with you and sustain you at this most difficult time.
Love,
Lynn and Margaret Comstock

Posted by: Lynn Comstock at January 24, 2008 10:58 PM

Blackwell & Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Roy. My heart hurts for you and your family. Sometimes life can be painful, but through it all, God, in HIS love and mercy will carry you. Find peace in knowing that your precious son will always be in your heart. May you feel God's presence during this difficult time.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Susan B. Basl

Posted by: Susan Basl at January 24, 2008 05:20 PM

To the Smith family:

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am still in shock about this. Roy was a great friend to have. I remember having Biology class with him during the summer at Bland. Everyday he would talk about sailing or music with me. I never knew someone that loved to sailing and the river more than he did. I am priveleged to have known Roy and he will truly be missed.
My prayers go out to the family during this time.

Emily Ange

Posted by: Emily Ange at January 24, 2008 03:16 PM

Blackwell and Family

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Kirby and I will keep you in our prayers. God Bless you and your family.

Kirby and Carole

Posted by: Kirby and Carole Hart at January 24, 2008 12:56 PM

To The Family:

I am deeply saddened to hear Roy's death. I always enjoyed my time spent with Roy at Christchurch. I will always remember his caring nature and love for being on the water.

Pierce Buckingham '02

Posted by: Pierce Buckingham at January 24, 2008 12:43 PM

Blackwell, Wert and Virginia Lee,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May God bless you with his peace and comfort at this sad time.
Love,
Cathy Baxter Redford and Robert Redford

Posted by: Cathy Baxter Redford at January 24, 2008 10:46 AM

Blackwell:

There are not enough words to say how sorry we are for your loss. I remember Roy as a child, boy scouts, Indian Swamp birthday parties, pool parties at our home.. full of life and energy and happy times. Even though we had lost touch with him, I know he had matured into a wonderful young man and that is a grand reflection on you, his family. Please know that you are in our prayers as God is the answer for all and the comforter to many. Remember your treasure house of good memories as your comfort and always know that you were Roy's shining light even as a child and the relationship that you shared is forever in your heart.

We love you,
Nancy & Joey Sturt

Posted by: Nancy Sturt at January 24, 2008 09:24 AM

Blackwell and Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to The Smith Family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

Sincerely,
Travis & Linda Daniel
Lindenmeyr Munroe

Posted by: Travis Daniel at January 24, 2008 08:53 AM

My condolences to the Smith family. My daughter, Jessica, met Roy this year at CNU and spent every week watching 'House' together with he and his other roommate, Spencer. She has many fond memories of her time with Roy. She was glad to finally meet Roy's dad and family at the visitation. I am so sorry for your loss. May all of your wonderful memories of Roy help you get through this trying time.

Posted by: Vicky Budd at January 23, 2008 09:44 PM

We offer our deepest sympathies to your family. No one knows the extent of anyone's sadness or despair. Hopefully we will receive answers when our time as physcial beings is over. Now it is time to grieve and know that others grieve with you.

Shalom,

Jill & Steve Woith

Posted by: Jill Woith at January 23, 2008 09:20 PM

Blackwell and Family,

My deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you and your loved ones. May God bless you and comfort you and hold you in His arms.

Pat Warf

Posted by: Pat Warf at January 23, 2008 09:15 PM

Blackwell, Wert and Virginia Lee. So sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort and guide you through this difficult time. You are all in our prayers.

Posted by: Fred Feil at January 23, 2008 07:26 PM

To the family:
I am truly sorry for your loss. Roy was a good man and a true friend. He gave freely of himself and was respectful to all he met. The years I spent with him at CNU were precious. I wish that he was still with us. I pray that you will receive strength, from those that he loved, in this troubling time.

Sincerely,
Thomas M. Gallagher

Posted by: Thomas Gallagher at January 23, 2008 07:00 PM

I just wanted to let the family know that I am so sorry for their lose and that they are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gloria Hundley Crowder (PHS 65)

Posted by: Gloria Hundley Crowder at January 23, 2008 06:40 PM

I extend my deepest condolences to the family. I know they have gone through a lot. I know that he is now in a better place and that he was a great person during his short time on this earth.
Ran Reeves '03

Posted by: Ran Reeves at January 23, 2008 05:51 PM

Black,
I am so very sorry to hear about Roy. It must be unbearable. Please know that I am thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers.

Brad Ellington

Posted by: Brad Ellington at January 23, 2008 04:45 PM

Wert, Virginia Lee and Blackwell...So very sorry to hear of your deep loss. Praying that your happy memories of young Roy and God's constant watch over you will give you strength and hope to endure these dark hours.

Penny Dudley Sampson
PHS '65

Posted by: Penny Dudley Sampson at January 23, 2008 02:26 PM

Dear Smith Family,

I am deeply saddened to learn of your son's passing. I remember Roy as a sincere and dependable student during my time in the Christchurch School admission office. I wish to express my deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Dave Taibl

Posted by: Dave Taibl at January 23, 2008 01:31 PM

To the Family,
Roy was young man of tremendous courage and caring who will be missed by the entire Christchurch School Family. Our prayers are with you.
Jeannette Adkins

Posted by: Jeannette Adkins at January 23, 2008 01:27 PM

Blackwell and family, when Howard called me with the news of your son's death I thought of how heartbroken you must be. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May it be of some help to know that your grief is shared by others.

God bless you and your family,
Grace

Posted by: Grace Skelton Connor at January 23, 2008 01:26 PM

Dear Blackwell and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always hold a place special in my heart for him. Only time and God will be able to heal the pain. Keep all memories close to you and always remember. Much love. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tamara

Posted by: Tamara Knight Enberg at January 23, 2008 01:18 PM

To the Family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. I am grieved to hear the news of Roy's death. Roy was an amazing person and an absolutely wonderful friend. I am truly blessed to have known him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Suarez 01'

Posted by: Linda Suarez at January 23, 2008 12:37 PM

Blackwell & family,

Not sure how you go about living through the unthinkable, but you will. May you be surrounded by people who love you and comforted by happy memories of Roy. You are in our prayers.

Kelly Andrews & Gordon Tillmore

Posted by: Kelly Andrews at January 23, 2008 12:14 PM

I am so sorry for your loss and may God be with you and your family through this time. I will continue to keep you close in my prayers and KNOW that GOD will carry you throught this difficult time in your life.

Love,
Mrs. Bobcombe-Ring

Posted by: Mrs. Bobcombe-Ring at January 23, 2008 12:04 PM

Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Staff at PIVA
Alice, Marylee and Pamela

Posted by: Alice Fletcher, Marylee McCoy and Pamela Jones at January 23, 2008 10:52 AM

Dear Blackwell & Family,

When I heard of the tragic news, my entire body went numb. The sorrow I was feeling was and still is overwhelming. Then I realized that what I was feeling was only a fraction of what you must be suffering. I just want you to know that you are trully loved and that we are praying that God will comfort you as only he can. Please God, bless this family and help them get through this tough time with the love of your son Jesus Christ.

Love,
The Comstock Family

Posted by: C Gregory Comstock at January 23, 2008 10:49 AM

Dear Blackwell, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this sad, difficult time. Thoughts and prayers will be with all of you in the days ahead.
Jacki Richards Sowers (PHS 1965)

Posted by: Jacki Sowers at January 23, 2008 09:29 AM

Charlotte, Clarence, and family,

We are so saddened by the news of the death of your grandson, Roy. Please know that our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You and Clarence are very "special" to us. If we can help in any way, just let us know.

Love,

Joane and Owen Toler

Posted by: Joane and Owen Toler at January 23, 2008 09:28 AM

We are all saddened by the loss of Roy, and send our deepest sympathy for what must be the most horrible experience in life. May you be blessed with fond memories and pleasant thoughts of the future, and fed by God's love and His hand of guidance and compassion during this difficult times. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Clara Barfield
Paula, Jeff, and Ashby Burton
Tony Hall
and Paul Hood Barfield

Posted by: Paul Hood Barfield at January 22, 2008 10:54 PM

To the family:
Sandra and I wish to say how saddened we are to hear of your loss. In times like this we can only turn to God and ask Him to help you through the troubling times. We are praying for you and wish God's comfort be at His grestest for you.
Love
Sandra & Freeman Browning

Posted by: Freeman Browning at January 22, 2008 07:47 PM

Dear Blackwell & family,

My heart breaks with you and for you. Roy has always held a special place in my heart. I will keep you close in my prayers knowing only God can help you through this difficult time.

Love,
Rosemary Curro

Posted by: Rosemary Curro at January 22, 2008 07:20 PM