HAMPTON — James Samuel “Sam” Smith Jr., 71, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020.
A lifelong resident of Hampton, he attended Kecoughtan High School until 1966. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam War. Sam then worked a short while at Newport News Shipyard before joining the Hampton Police Department in 1971. He retired as a lieutenant from HPD in 1999.
Sam was preceded in death by his daughter, Wendy Smith.
He is survived by his children, Kenneth Smith, James S. Smith III, Jessica Rock, Ryan Smith and David Smith; girlfriend, Rose Leggett; siblings, Linda Casey, Allen Smith, Steve Smith and Kevin Smith; and seven grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton.
The family wishes in lieu of flowers, for expressions to be made to the First Responders Children’s Foundation.
Share online condolences with the family at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.
