Virgil Davis Schmidt

He was a salesman in the lumber business retiring in 1996.

Virgil was an overachieving, energetic, fun-loving devoted husband, family man, and an active Christian. He was extremely civic and charity minded, including being one of the founding members of the Martinsville Ducks Unlimited, and was a member of the Ruitans, Lions Club, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus as well as belonging to several golf & hunting clubs. In addition he was an extremely influential political activist.

Special thanks to Hospice Place of High Point, Knights of Columbus, IHM, and the staff of High Point Regional hospital. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Knights of Columbus or Hospice of High Point.

He is survived by his loving wife Kay Schmidt; daughters Tania Carter and husband Frank, Margo Nichols and husband Mike, Staci Clement and husband Bobby; son Ben Schmidt and wife Betsy; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday July 31, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary, High Point, visitation will be at the church from 10:30-11:00 a.m.