Michael Keith "Smitty" Smith

Michael K. "Smitty" Smith, 55, formerly of Westover and currently of Rivesville, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 18, 2016 in the Hospice Care Unit of Ruby Memorial Hospital after a brave seven month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born March 22, 1961 in Morgantown, a son of the late Charles and Bernice Shillinburg Smith. Survivors include his daughter, Amanda Arnett, her husband Donnie, and their two daughters Layla and Leah of Fairmont; his brother, James "Jimmy" Smith and his wife Barbara of Morgantown; four nephews, James "Jimmy" Smith, II and his wife Hannah, Travis Smith, Joey Johnson and his wife Random, and Robbie Rice all of Morgantown; and a niece Kristin Kochel of Maryland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandy Johnson, and a nephew, Baby Charlie. Smitty will be best remembered as a dedicated youth football and baseball coach for Westover Junior High School, Westwood Middle School, Morgantown High School, and the Wes Mon and Senior Babe Ruth Leagues. He was a member of the Westover Fire Department. He had a massive, and lasting impact on many area kids because of his passion for coaching, and his compassionate and generou...[more]

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ature. Friends may join the family to honor Smitty's life and legacy at Kingdom Evangelical Methodist Church, 540 Fairmont Rd., Westover, on Monday, August 22nd from 5 PM until 8 PM. A celebration of his life will be held in the church at 8 PM Monday evening. Following the service, Smitty's wishes for cremation will be honored by his family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family by visiting www.smithfuneralandcremationcare.com. On the homepage of the website, you may scroll near the bottom of the page and click on "DONATE". A fund will set up for his grandchildren with these funds.Professional services are under the direction of Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Morgantown.