George Lee Estel Smith

George Lee Estel Smith, age 77, of Ada Road (PO Box 1241), Bluefield, WV, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his home. Born on January 6, 1935 in Pineville, he was a son of the late Whiton and Bertha Smith. He had been a resident of Bluefield for most of his life and was a retired night supervisor for Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Survivors include: Wife: Doris Sue Puckett Smith of the home 4 daughters: Sherry Lynn Sluss of Hinton Joyce Sue Proffitt and Tommy of Bluefield Rita Smith of TN Sharon Thompson of Green Valley 1 son: Ronald Smith of Blacksburg, VA 8 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild 2 special great grandchildren: Braydyn Lee Hughes and Autumn Grace Hughes Brothers: Cecil Dale Smith of Richmond, VA David Ray Smith of OH Johnny Smith of Springville, VA Sisters: Dorothy Perdue of OH Doris Marie Todd of Bluefield Betty Jean Smith of FL Norma Jean Aker of FL Faye Perdue of FL It was Mr. Smith’s wishes to be cremated. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the family.