Timmy “Tim” R. Smith, 67, of Clarksburg, handed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, on the United Hospital Heart after a brave battle. He was born on February 3, 1958, a son of the late Frank and Wilma Lengthy Smith.
He’s survived by his loving spouse, pal, and companion for over 30 years, Diana M. Hustead Smith, whom he married August 5, 1995. Additionally surviving are his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Janet Hustead, Lumberport, Jerry and Cheryl Hustead, Lumberport, and Jim 
and Mary Hustead, of Clarksburg; his many nephews and nieces, Bobby Schetzel and his spouse Cheryl, Erik Hustead and his spouse Holly, Mike Hustead, Jimmy Hustead, and Melissa Hustead, and plenty of great-nieces and great-nephews. Along with his mother and father, Tim was preceded in demise by a sister, Nella Thurman, Mt. Vernon, OH, and his nephew, Brian Hustead.
Tim attended W.I. Excessive Faculty in Clarksburg after which enlisted in america Military on the age of 17 the place he served his nation for 4 years. After acquiring an honorable discharge from service he returned to civilian life and attended the Artwork Institute of Pittsburgh to check pictures. Earlier than completion of that program, he returned to Clarksburg, WV and started to work for the City of Anmoore within the Public Works division. Marshall Goff, who was a police officer in Anmoore on the time and was a childhood pal, instructed Tim about a chance for a part-time police officer place with the Stonewood Police Division. That’s the place Tim’s policing profession started. He later was employed because the Chief of Police in Misplaced Creek till lastly changing into a member of the Clarksburg Police Division within the mid Eighties. He attained the rank of Lieutenant earlier than his retirement in 2013.
After retirement from policing, he was employed by Urse Honda as a salesman and later by Bob Trickett Cadillac Buick GMC as a service author. His last transfer of employment was to the Harrison County Courthouse Safety Division.
Tim was at all times recognized for his quick-witted humor and his traditional line when leaving, “I’m glad you got to see me.” He has proven great braveness, power, and religion by way of his well being battles in current months. He was decided to share his religion with others and encourage them in their very own battles, at the same time as he was preventing his personal. He can be deeply missed by all who beloved him.
The household will obtain associates on the Perine Funeral Residence, 1348 S. Pike St., Shinnston, from 2-8pm, Sunday the place funeral companies can be held at 11am, Monday, December eighth, with Pastor Robert Shingleton officiating. Interment can be within the Sundown Memorial Park Cemetery in Mt. Clare the place full navy graveside rites can be accorded. Condolences could also be prolonged to the household at www.perinefunerals.com. The Perine Funeral House is honored to serve the Smith household.
