Richard K. "Dick" Smoot
(September 1, 1938 - March 1, 2011)

Richard Keith "Dick" Smoot, 72, of Huntington, passed gently into the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Friday, March 4, 2011, at Community of Grace United Methodist Church, with Pastor Steve Hamrick and Pastor Keith Leap officiating. Graveside services will be in Davis Cemetery, Davis WV at 1:00pm Saturday, March 5, 2011, officiated by Pastor Jim Martin of Davis United Methodist Church. Dick was born September 1, 1938, in Huntington, a son of the late Dwight E. and Evelyn Blanche Smoot. He was the co-owner of Smoot Brothers Painting Contractors, which served Huntington and the surrounding areas for many years, a proud member of Community of Grace United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir, and a member of the Singing Kernels of Ashland, KY. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Penelope (Penny) Heironimus Smoot, his son Richard Keith Smoot, Jr., both of Huntington; two daughters, Katherine Lynne Weir (Dan) of Charlotte, NC, and Jennifer Ann White (Scott) of Huntington; four grandchildren, Mitchell and Matthew Weir, and Kate and Elizabeth White. He also leaves behind his brother, Cary D. Smoot (Jackie) of Huntington, and two sisters, Marjorie Collins (Charles) of Huntington, and Sharon Perry (Hap) of Manning, SC., two brothers-in-law, Richard and Staurt Heironimus. He was a beloved uncle who leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Dick will be remembered by his family and friends for so many things, his quiet strength, his faith, his indulgent love for his children and grandchildren, his willingness to help others, his incredible work ethic, his sense of humor and his love of singing. He was an honorary son to some of the very special ladies he worked for, and a surrogate father to several young people. A loving husband, a wonderful father, and the best "Popall" in the world, his legacy will live on in the lives of all that he touched. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, March 4, 2011 at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Community of Grace United Methodist Church 225 28th Street Huntington, WV 25702, to fund the Haiti Mission project.