Jeffrey Francis Smith, Sr., 69, of Stafford, VA passed away on January 14, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer.
Jeff was born November 28, 1951 to the late John and Alice Smith in Camp Lejeune, N.C. After graduating from Oxon Hill High School in 1969, he served in the Army for 7 years. He spent most of his working career at Cardinal Printing Company and later the Washington Examiner. He was an avid sports fan, especially of his hometown University of Maryland and the Washington Football Team, Nationals, Capitals, Bullets/Wizards.
Jeff was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 33 years, LaVerne. He is survived by two children, Francine (Jim) and Jeff Jr. (Mary); and five grandchildren Andrew and Emma McConnell, Madeline, Kayleigh, and Annabelle Smith. He is also survived by a sister, Ellan (Rich); and a brother, Dennis (Bridgette).
A funeral service will be live-streamed at 11:30 a.m on Tuesday, January 26.