Henry Porter “H.P.” Smith Jr.
November 29, 1949 – March 6, 2022
Henry Porter “H. P.” Smith Jr. 72, of Louisa Va, Passed away March 6, 2022. He graduated from Louisa County High School in 1970, he was a member of Louisa Christian Church, served in the army from 1970 to 1972, and loved farming and collecting farm equipment.
He is preceded in death by his parents Henry Porter Smith Sr. and Ora Mae Smith; a special uncle, Johnny Knight; and two brothers Harry and Charles Smith.
H.P. is survived by his wife of 49 and a half years Brenda Strong Smith; son, Christopher W. Smith (Laura) two grandsons, John Smith and Henry Smith; brother, Franklin Smith (Sharon); sisters, Doris Oakley of Ashland and Linda Taylor of Louisa.
Visitation will be held Thursday March 10, 2022, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Woodward Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Friday March 11, 2022, at Woodward Funeral Home with pastor Steve McClary officiating. Pallbearers will be Ray Gordon, Phil Baily, Donald Smith, Ronald Smith, Bobby Marks and Franklin Smith. Graveside services will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Brenda, I was truly saddened to hear of HP’s passing. Please know that I am here if there’s anything you need or that I can do for you. Please accept my deepest condolences. Love always Cynthia Du’Vall-Henson and family.