Joseph Larry Smith

Joseph Larry Smith, 82, of Point Pleasant, WV, transitioned peacefully at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

The angel band gained another incredible member on November 9, 2026. He was born December 24, 1943, in Leon, WV, a son of the late Jospeh Leonard and Reba Muriel (Shinn) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Karen-Adriann Smith and brother-in-law, Floyd Dennis Weaver.

From camping trips to doing tricks on water skis, to hiking up Seneca Rocks, he made the outdoors inviting and turned family vacations into adventures.

Larry was a mechanic and inventor from a young age. He went on to become a chief mechanic with the motor pool in the United States Army and helped family members and thousands of customers keep their vehicles running as efficiently as possible. The core values that ran through Larry’s life were his lifelong marriage, his faith, and his deep love of family and music.

Larry inspired the love of music in others. He used his talents with his guitar and music as a community service and service to his church. Larry was a member of Leon Baptist Church and performed with many bands including Summer Shade, The Ravenswood River Rats and Stained Glass Bluegrass.

He is survived by his loving spouse of 58 years, Cynthia Smith; sons, Mark J. Smith and wife, Regina Hart-Smith of Huntington, WV, Gregory Smith of Point Pleasant, WV; grandson, Elijah McCoy Smith of Teays Valley, WV; sister, Brenda Weaver of Point Pleasant, WV and multiple nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be 4 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2026, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, WV, with Pastor Fred Sparks officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2 p.m. until time of the service on Friday, at the funeral home.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care of Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, WV.