Jacob Leigh Smith (1996 – 2021)

Jacob Leigh Smith, 25, of Bentonville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, in Charlottesville, Virginia.

A funeral service will be held Friday, December 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. with Deacon James “Skipper” Seaberry officiating. Inurnment will be private.

Jacob was born March 26, 1996, in Front Royal, Virginia, son of Robert Scott LaConia of Winchester and Marjorie M. Smith of Bentonville.

Surviving with his parents are his loving companion, Tashyra Coles of Louisa; paternal grandparents, John C. LaConia of White Post and Gloria Messerley of Linville; two sons, Messiah Smith and James Smith both at home; three brothers, John Midkiff, Stephen Hancock and Matthew Featherston; and three sisters, Alyssa Midkiff, Stephanie LaConia and Amanda LaConia.

Jacob was preceded in death by his paw-paw, David Lee Smith; his grandmother Dianna Hepner; and his step-dad Richard Pregnall.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 10 from 2-3 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.