By Lindsey Foster and Mary Stoudt
2021 marks 3 years since Richard Lee Smith’s retirement from Ferrum College, after his valuable dedication to Ferrum students and the broader community over a span of 42 years. On Feb. 24, 2021, Smith passed away at 75 years old. His legacy - as a Williams Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Humanities, an internationally recognized top scholar, and many others - continues to live on in the hearts of the Ferrum community.
(Dr. Richard Smith at his celebrants when he retired. Photo courtesy of Ferrum College.)