Darrell Carr Smith

April 16, 1940 - November 25, 2021

Master Sergeant Darrell Carr Smith, 81, of Danville, VA died on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Sovah Health in Danville. Born April 16, 1940, in Danville, VA to Rupert Carr Smith and Corrine Jefferson Smith. Darrell served proudly and honorably in the United States Army for 27 years. Over Darrell’s military career he earned many commendations for valor and bravery, above and beyond what was expected of him. After spending most of his life defending the borders of other countries he settled back in his hometown of Danville, VA and earned an Associated in Applied Science Degree with a major in Administration of Justice from Danville Community College in 1989. Darrell is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Ramutkowski and husband, Tony of San Antonio, TX; his grandsons Jeffrey and Alex; as well as a step-daughter, Rebecca Maner all of TX; his siblings, Brenda S. Smith and husband, Bill of CO, Ellen Mustain and husband, Eric of Danville, VA, Samuel N. Smith and wife, JoAnn of Danville, VA and Rita S. Smith and husband, Barry of Ringgold, VA. Darrell is also survived by many close friends that he thought of as extended family, Ruby, Julie, Tiffany, Rhonda Lee and Joshua. A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Wade Rowland officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by the United States Army and the American Legion Dan River Post 1097. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 PM to 7:30 P.M at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the family.