Arliss Eugene Smith

Pastor Arliss Eugene Smith, 82, a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, WV passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. 

Born August 25, 1941, he was the son of Alma Cuckler Smith and “Papa” Smith also of Fayetteville. 

Arliss was a 1960 graduate of Fayetteville High School. Went on to graduate from Concord College in 1964, then continued and graduated with his Masters in Administration from West Virginia University. 

He worked for the Social Security Administration in Beckley and Bluefield, WV as well as in Bristol, VA.  

Rev Arliss Smith pastored the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Summersville, WV for more than 25 years, with the most amazing church members. 

In his “spare” time he enjoyed his garden, going for scenic rides with his wife Emma of 60 years.  His grandchildren were his absolute delight!  

He was preceded in death by several family members. 

Those left to hold his loving memory in their hearts include is loving wife of 60 years, Emma Mynhier Smith, a daughter, Stephanie Smith Dickens (Rick); granddaughters Brittany Dickens Evans (Nicholas) and Natasha Dickens; grandchildren Jacob “Jake” Dickens, Kyleigh Dickens, Madalyn Evans, Emma (Sunshine) Dickens and Pazleigh Evans all of Fayetteville, WV. 

Pastor Smith’s celebration of his amazing life will be Wednesday, May 15th at 1:00 PM at his church, the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, Groves Ford Rd in Summersville, WV with Rev Rick Dickens officiating with the assistance from the church’s ministers, Rev Louis Wooten, Rev Michael Hawkins, Rev Robert Nolen and Rev Larry Murdock. 

 

Visitation for friends will be 2 hours prior from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Family and friends will be pallbearers. 

The family would like to THANK all those that prayed for Pastor Smith!

Tyree Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements