Richard Norman Smith, 72 of Logan, WV passed away Friday, December 22nd in Huntington, WV after a long illness. He was born September 28th, 1945 in Left Hand, WV and was a son of the late Nathan E. and Mary Ethel Smith. He is survived by two siblings, Gladys Smith Carper of Left Hand, WV, Kenneth Smith of Left Hand, WV and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and longtime special friend Patricia Fitzgerald and her daughter Christina Tanner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Ralph Smith, Ray Smith, Harold Smith, and William "Bill" Smith of Left Hand, WV and two sisters, Marie Smith Cicora of Atlanta, GA and Garnet Smith Ledsome Johnson of Left Hand, WV. He was a magna cum laude graduate of the WV Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and was retired from a long career with the Social Security Administration in Logan, WV where he lived for many years. He was a longtime member of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge No. 83 AF & AM in Linden, WV. He was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed listening to the Gaithers gospel singers. Richard loved WV history and enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach and throughout the state of WV. He was a big supporter of the WV Black Walnut Festival in Spencer, WV and a big fan of WVU sports, especially football and basketball. A viewing and visitation will take place on Saturday, December 30, 2017 from 12:30 until 2:00pm at the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer, WV. The service will begin at 2:00 pm with Minister David Goodwin officiating with the burial following at the Clover Cemetery in Clover, WV with Masonic Graveside Rites.