Justin David Smith

Justin David Smith, aka Uncle, 33, of Gallipolis, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He was born January 10, 1979 in Gallipolis, son of David and Anita (Haner) Smith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Haner; paternal grandfather, Henry J. Smith; uncle, Mark Haner and cousin, Jeffrey Fulkerson. Justin was a 1998 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. Justin enjoyed playing the guitar and piano. He was very artistic and loved to draw. He enjoyed working on old cars and playing baseball. Justin attended the Community Christian Fellowship Church in Rio Grande, Ohio. Justin leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, David and Anita Smith; one sister and her fiancée, Amanda Smith and Justin Roach; two nephews, Dakota Yester and Bishop Yester; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Haner, all of Gallipolis, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Pat Smith of Stevenson, Alabama; aunts and uncles, Mike and Linda (Haner) Plymale, Randy and Deanna (Haner) Syrus, Tammy (Shriver) Haner, Daniel Smith and Merietta (Glenn) Smith, all of Gallipolis, Ohio, Jerry and Cindy (Smith) Harrison of Stevenson, Alabama; cousins, Ryan Cisco of Dublin, Ohio; Tanya Haner of Huntington, WV; Holly Haner and Zack Haner, of Gallipolis, Ohio and Dylan Smith of Washington, DC; special aunt, Brenda (Burdette) Kalinchak, of Lakeland, Florida; good friends, Kenny Robinson and Adam Adams, of Gallipolis, Ohio. Justin also leaves behind a host of friends and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2012 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Towe and Kenny Robinson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the funeral home to help offset funeral expenses.