Thomas Linwood Smithers, Jr., (Hookie), son of the late Thomas and Irene Smithers, entered into eternal peace on Friday, March 3, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.  Thomas was born in Caroline County, Virginia on February 20, 1938, where his family still reside. He retired from Richfood Distribution Center in 2000 after 28 years of employment.  He then went to work for Hanover County Schools, Chicahominy Middle School for 16 years.  He remained employed there until his death.

He was married for 57 years to Mary Ann Green Smithers and to this union, five children were born. One son, Marcellus Smithers, preceded him in death.

Thomas leaves precious and cherished memories to:  his devoted and loving wife, Mary Ann: two sons, Elmo Green and Michael Smithers, Sr.; two daughters, Irene "Cindy" Boone and Jackie Smithers Horsford; six grandsons; Cevin Smithers , Marcus Anthony, Michael Smithers, Jr., Miles Smithers, Joshua and Jordan Horsford; three sisters, Eunice Smithers, Sarah Seabrooks, and Cheryl Alsop;  an adopted sister, Dorothy Toliver; two brothers, Alfred Wade and Alvin Smithers; a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Dugue-Smithers; two sons-in-law, Will Horsford and Michael Boone; one brother-in-law; six sisters-in-law; one god-daughter, Deridra Few; one devoted niece, Donna Smithers; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Highway, Ashland, Virginia 23005 and one hour before service at the church.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Second Mount Zion Baptist Church, 31220 Old Dawn Road, Hanover, Virginia 23069 with the Reverend Marvin Fields delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.