WILLIAMSBURG — Llewellyn Norton “Llew” Smith Jr., was an 86-year native of the city of Williamsburg. Born May 15, 1934, to Ruth Griffin Casey and Llewellyn N. Smith Sr., he passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
Llew married his high school sweetheart, Janet Scaff, at St. Bede Catholic Church in 1954. Together, they raised two children who made him very proud. Llew was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Bea Black.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Michael Smith (Barbara) of Herndon; daughter, Kathleen Lee (Terry) of Davenport, Iowa; three grandchildren, Peter Smith and Julie Smith of Herndon and Keri Beth Schlue (Brady) of Coralville, Iowa; brother, Thomas Edward Smith of Williamsburg; brother-in-law, J. Thomas Black of Williamsburg; sister-in-law, Diane Scaff Hedrickl of Williamsburg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A 1953 graduate of Matthew Whaley High School, he received a B.A. Degree from the College of William & Mary in 1959, becoming the first in his family to graduate college. After joining Peninsula Bank and Trust Company in 1962, he furthered his education in the School of Consumer Banking at the University of Virginia. He remained active in the School of Consumer Banking, serving as thesis advisor for many years.
Llew was a “born banker.” Starting in the Consumer Credit Department, he retired in 1996 as senior vice president and retail market manager for the Eastern Region, consisting of all Williamsburg and Gloucester branches. He took great pleasure in promoting the advancement of his employees, and, in his unassuming way, set standards of integrity, honor and commitment for his fellow officers and staff.
While he always put his family first, he was a tireless worker for his community. Active in the Williamsburg Jaycees Club, he was awarded Life Membership in the Virginia Jaycees. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club, Williamsburg Cotillion and German social clubs and Middle Plantation Lunch Club. Llew served as treasurer and board member of the Greater Williamsburg United Fund for may years.
Llew loved to play competitive sports; handball, bowling, tennis, but especially golf. He and Janet loved entertaining family and friends in their home and at their beach cottage in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. A family tradition spanning three generations was Christmas breakfast at their home. They also loved to travel, visiting all 50 states, Canada, parts of Europe and taking ocean cruises to the Caribbean with a group of friends.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, March 11, at Bucktrout Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 12, at W&M Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel at 520 on Richmond Road, (original Saint Bede), followed by burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Williamsburg House of Mercy, Heritage Humane Society or charity of your choice.
Share online condolences with the family at Bucktrout of Williamsburg of Funeral Service.
