Iven Edward Smith

Iven E. Smith, 80, of Slate, W.Va. passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 1, 1932 in Wirt County, W.Va., a son of the late Grover C. and Mary Ruby McCoy Smith. Iven retired from O'Ames after 43 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the mountains.He is survived by his wife, Nina Mae Holbert Smith; two daughters, Iva Jean (Jim) McKinley of Ravenswood, W.Va., and Susan E. Smith of Slate W.Va.; one son, Frank E. (Angelina) Smith of Boaz, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Erik (Lindsey), Bryan Smith, Abigail, Anna, and Leah McKinley; two step-grandchildren, Kayla and Cody Scott.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Carter, Ray, Carl and Dale; three sisters Gay, Audry, and Pearl; and one infant son, Little Erik Edward Smith.Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., Parkersburg, W.Va. with Rev. Harold Eaton Officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen South Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.