MADISON HEIGHTS, July 21 – Virgil Smith, 61, of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009, at his home.

Born August 22, 1947, in Farmville, he was a son of the late Geeder and Frances Owensbey Smith. Mr. Smith was the retired owner and operator of Smitty's Electric. He was of Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his daughter, Lori Smith Guyer of New Jersey; a brother, Ronnie D. Smith of Madison Heights; and a sister, Rebecca Smith Wilson and husband, Edward, of Colonial Heights.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at Whitten Monelison Chapel, by Pastor Peyton Fitzgerald. Interment will take place in Westview Cemetery, in Farmville.

The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the residence.

To send a condolence to the family, please visit,

www.whittenfuneralhome.com.

Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family.