Ivan Willis Smith, Jr.

Rev. Ivan W. Smith, Jr. "Buz'' 86, of Moseley, VA went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2018. He was born in Mars Hill, Maine on November 11, 1931. He was preceded by his parents Ivan and Louise Smith; his brothers Keith and Carl Smith; and sister Joyce (Smith) Witherell. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beverly Jeanne (Burtt) Smith; his son Ivan (Van) Smith and his wife Carolyn; his son Timothy Smith and his wife Louise; his daughter Rebecca (Smith) Kelley and her husband Ryanold (Todd); grandchildren Crystal (Smith) Pepin and her husband David; Jennifer (Smith) Jacobs and her husband Michael; Joshua Dartt and his wife Mandy; Curtis Kelley and wife Kristin; Cody Kelley and his wife Jessica; and great grandchildren Emily Pepin; Carter and Griffin Dartt ; Gabriel Doherty; Landen and Leah Kelley. He graduated from Aroostook Central Institute in Mars Hill, ME; Gordon College in Wenham, MA; and received his Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Seminary in Hamilton MA. He was the first pastor of Calvary Bible Church in Derry, NH and pastored a number of churches from Nova Scotia to Florida as well as California in his 50+ years of ministry. He had a deep love for the Lord and people. His compelling gospel message touched many lives for the kingdom. A celebration of life will be held at Old Powhatan Baptist Church, 2202 Old Church Rd., Powhatan, Va. on Sunday, October 14 at 12:30 p.m. and at Calvary Bible Church, 145 Hampstead Rd., Derry, NH on Sunday October 28 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Alzheimer's Association (Alz.org)