Ted Nelson Smith

Son of the late David Lee Smith Sr. and Rachel Virginia Riggleman Smith. Also, son of the late Nelson Lee Keyton Sr. and surviving stepmother, Ivory (Chi Chi) Keyton of Moneta, VA.

Before his health started to fail, he spent most of his life working in construction and flooring insulation. He attended Broadway High School and later completed his GED. Ted’s hobbies included playing and watching golf, Nascar racing, horse races, and the Washington Red Skins (Commanders). He enjoyed playing bingo at the lawn parties. He was a past member and officer of the Eagles in Harrisonburg, VA.

Ted was a member of Bethel Church of the Brethren, Mayland. On October 16, 2019, Ted turned his life over to Jesus Christ, asking for Gods wonderful gift of salvation.

Ted is survived by two daughters, Connie Fulk and husband Dennis of Broadway, VA and Tammy Mongold of Fort Defiance, VA. He has six grandchildren, Daniel Fulk, wife Autumn, Olivia Fulk, Madalyn Voltz Mongold, wife Noelle and Dylan Mongold. He is survived by two stepsons, Steven Higgins, wife Amy and Timmy Higgins, fiancé Terri. He has five step grandchildren, Dawson, River, Castiel, Felany Paige, and Natalie Faith Higgins. Survived by one brother Charles (Charlie) Smith, wife Carol, a brother-in-law, Roy Feaster, one half-sister, Trenda Keyton Anderson, husband Tony, one half-brother, James (Jay) Keyton, girlfriend, Mary Ann; three stepsisters, Linda Carr, husband Richard, Sandy McCrea, husband Timmy and Debbie Ware Barbara; nieces, Wendy Rogers, husband Travis and Tina Higgins, and nephew, Dustin Smith, wife Jennifer.

He is preceded in death by Brenda Marie Ferreira Smith who he married on August 17, 1990; a sister, Patricia Feaster, brother, David (Dunie) Smith Jr., half-brother, KJ Nelson Keyton Jr., stepbrother Thomas Ware, and stepbrother in-law, Dale Barbara; nephews, Ralph (June Bug) Lantz and (Little) Roy Feaster Jr.

The viewing will be held 1:30- 2:00 pm on Friday, May 16th, 2025, at Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Mayland, Va. Graveside service will begin at 2:00 pm. Following at 3:00 pm, a memorial service will be held at the church across the road, Bethel Church of the Brethren.

Pallbearers are Daniel Fulk, Dylan Mongold, Dawson Higgins, River Higgins, and Dustin Smith.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Kidney Foundation or Bethel Church of the Brethren, Mayland.

The Family of Ted Smith would like to give a special Thank you to the Nurses, Doctors, and PA’s at Sentara RMH ICU for their wonderful care.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.