Eugene B. Smith

Date of Death: October 25, 2026

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Eugene B. Smith, 75, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center.

Eugene was born on December 27, 1950, in Takoma Park, Maryland, the son of the late Lowell Alverson Smith and Dorothy Jane (Brennan) Smith.

A well-known local artist and pillar of the historic downtown business community, Eugene opened his first art gallery on the Walking Mall in Winchester in 1985 and had multiple locations until he and his wife purchased the old Jays Boys & Girls shop where the Eugene B. Smith Gallery remains today.

Always an artist at heart, he worked as an exhibit designer for the National Park Service and as a window designer for Bell’s Clothing Store. In the early years of his career, Eugene spent his time traveling up and down the East Coast with his family, exhibiting at numerous art shows while camping at State Parks along the way.

He was a graduate of James Wood High School (Class of 1970) and earned an associate degree from Lord Fairfax Community College as part of its very first graduating class. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University.

Eugene was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Winchester. Beyond his art, he was a talented nylon-string jazz guitar player, an avid fly fisherman, and a kayaker. He loved walking the trails at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and spending time at the cabin he and his wife owned in West Virginia, where he was always at home in nature. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren.

He married the former Sarah L. Vogelreuter on July 28, 1990, in Winchester, Virginia.

Surviving with his wife, Sarah, are a daughter, Kayla S. Brown (Will); a son, Brennan R. Smith (Gabriella); three grandchildren, Oliver Brown, Ella Smith, and Isla Smith; a sister, Jayne Seymour (Andy); a brother, Jimmy Smith (Eleanor); as well as many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, and dear friends.

Services for Eugene will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Walking Trails (MSV Fund) at themsv.org/give/.

Gloria Haines

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Eugene B. Smith, 75, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center. Eugene was born on December 27, 1950, in Takoma Park, Maryland, the son of the late Lowell Alverson Smith and Dorothy Jane (Brennan) Smith. A well-known local artist and pillar of the historic downtown business community, EugeneContinue Reading

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I first met Smitty, and we all finally called him when he worked at Bell clothing store at a kid. He had an eye for detail and would great at decorating their windows for the Bell clothing store. I later became a lifeguard at Lake Holiday, where Smitty had been a lifeguard. He was a legend to a lot of us. I would truly miss seeing Smitty. I’m known him ever since I was a kid. Rest in peace, my friend.

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My prayers and thoughts are with the family ….

Such a good guy, such a loss. Sarah and kids, Jimmy and Jayne, my heart aches for you as you go thru this awful time. Please accept my and Judy's heartfelt condolences. Mere words cannot express this loss.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.