Maurice Smith

Julian Maurice Smith, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Leanna Smith; first wife, June; infant son, Hugh Douglas; and second wife, Ellen.

Maurice is survived by his daughter, Anna Millirons and husband Steve; and precious granddaughter, Rachel Millirons. He is also survived by a special cousin, Wanda Dalton; and by a very special friend, Kelly Walters.

Maurice was a life member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad with 50 years of service, as well as being a member of Blacksburg Odd Fellows Lodge #20, Magic City Encampment #33, McDaniel Masonic Lodge #86, Scottish Rite of Roanoke, Shriners of Roanoke, New River Shrine Club, R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), McDaniel O.E.S., and the Lions Club of Christiansburg. Maurice understood the importance of service to others, was devoted to helping people any way he could. He enjoyed the fellowship with his lodge and club members and talked frequently of the “good old times” with the rescue squad including the stretcher races to raise money for the crew. He would frequently runs calls all night and get home just in time to prepare to go to work. Rachel was his pride and joy and you could not escape a visit with him without seeing her latest picture and hearing about her most recent running accomplishment.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, from 1-2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Service with Masonic Rites will begin at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, with Chaplain Gary Kingery officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Maurice’s honor to Kazim Shriners – Crippled Childrens Hospital, 622 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016.