We are sad to announce that on March 11, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Sterling Lavon Smith of Hedgesville, West Virginia, born in Emmitsburg, Maryland. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Sterling Lavon Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Jethro Smith and Esther Smith (Merritt); his wife Betty Jane Smith; his son David Gaver; his brother Gene Smith; and his grandson Michael Asbury.

He is survived by : his children, Robin Asbury (Billy), Betty Smith (Gary), Annette Johnson (Charles), John Gaver III (Robin), Perry Gaver and Helen Seidel (Larry); his siblings, Carliel "Smitty" Smith, Arty Anders, Penny Anders (Reds), Chester Smith (Gloria), Gary Smith (Betty) and Ronald Smith (Joan); his sister-in-law Nina Smith; and his grandson Mark D. Smith (Melanie). He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J. L. Davis Funeral Home