Stephen “Steve” Edward Smith, 65, of Front Royal, passed away at Winchester Medical Center early Friday, January 9th, 2026, after a long and courageous fight with lung cancer.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 19th, 2026, at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Family and friends will be received at 12:00 pm with the service beginning at 1:00pm.

Steve was born on December 25th, 1960, in Front Royal, Virginia, to the late Thelma Ann Mauck and the late James Edward Smith.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Duane Smith; grandson, Elijah Edward Smith; granddaughter, Isabelle Rose Smith; and sisters-in-law, Linda Lee York (Rutherford) and Regina Lou Gillispie (Cooke).

Steve was married to his wife, Teresa “Terry” Gail Smith (Cooke), for 44 beautiful years. As well as Terry (63), he leaves behind his son, Stephen Preston Smith (44); brothers, David Wayne York and Jeffery “Mutt” Smith; mother-in-law, Betty Lou Hudson (Reil); and sister-in-law, Patricia Lee Green (Cooke).

Steve also leaves behind his grandson, Caleb Preston Smith (17); granddaughters, Kyleigh Jade Smith (15), Khloe Alise Smith (13), Abigail Rae Smith (10); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Steve was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son whose greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was a great friend to many. His mother used to comment, “that he never met a stranger.” As an avid football fan, he also loved rooting for the Dallas Cowboys football team.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.