Irving Smithers, 60, of Atlanta, GA passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020.  He was born May 28, 1959 to the late Irving K. Richardson and Edith Smithers.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Pamela Shields Smithers, Atlanta, GA; daughter, LaStarya Boyd, of TX; one sister, Cornelia "Dee Dee" (Edward, Jr.) Dillard, of Amherst, Jenny Davis, of WV and Judy Mitchell, of Washington, DC; one brother, Kendall J. Richardson, of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, A'Mara and William, TX; two nieces, Tiffany Diggs, of WV and Shirell White, of Maryland; three nephews, Kyle Richardson, of Buena Vista, Drew Richardson, of Charlotte, NC and Demetrius Mitchell, of Washington, DC and his fur baby, Chyna and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Timothy Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Rucker, officiating.  The interment will be in the church cemetery.  Military honors will be done by the American Legion Post 16.  Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com .  Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.