Benjamin Arthur Smith was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. After a battle with health issues, he was called home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Benjamin, affectionately known as "Benjy," was born on August 12, 1964, to William Shirley Smith, Sr., and Betty Lou (Murray) Smith, in Middleburg, Va. Benjamin was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Clifton, VA and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and was Baptized at a young age. He was the 4th of seven boys. As a child, Benjy attended Centreville Elementary School and Robinson Secondary until his Sophomore year.

During his freshman year at Robinson, Benjy became best friends with George Morton and the two of them joined the freshmen football team.  When the school year was over, the two buddies discussed their plans for the summer and the goals that they wanted to achieve their second year.

Benjy was unable to complete his sophomore year due to illness and was eventually moved to Richmond, VA. Benjy loved his family. He would always ask about his cousins, aunts and uncles and would always express the "good old days "of family events and cookouts. Family was very important to him.

Benjy struggled with this illness most of his life and in April of 2023, Benjy contracted Covid and from then on, he began to have complications, including multiple bouts of pneumonia. On July 9, 2023, after many years of trying, Benjy's brothers were able to get him transferred to a facility in Fairfax, VA. The longtime wish of their mother was finally fulfilled, and Benjy was closer to family.

On November 5, 2023, Benjy succumbed to difficulties after another round of pneumonia. He was found peacefully in his room by staff at the Fairfax Health and Rehab Center.

Benjy was known for his loving and affectionate attitude. He was known for his bright smile and infectious laugh. He loved his family deeply and that was the hardest for him being in Richmond, but it was known that this was the best option for Benjy to be taken care of.

Benjy was preceded in death by his parents, William and Betty Smith, two of his younger brothers, Herbert Eli Smith and Jermaine Jackson and a niece, Erica Heather Smith. He is survived by five of his brothers, William "Pete" Smith (Pam) of Ashburn, VA, Steve Smith, Sr. (Brenda) of Sterling, VA, Kenneth Smith, Sr (Margaret) of Sterling, VA, Roger Smith, Sr (Ladonna) of Culpeper, VA, and Richard Smith of Sterling, VA. He also leaves in love, a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins, and friends.

God Bless You
From the Smith Family