Aedan Reed Smith, 16, of Kearneysville, WV passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Born March 18, 2007 in McAllen, Texas, he was the son of Chris Smith and Amy Smith.

Aedan was a Junior at Jefferson High School, where he played trumpet in the band. He also played valve trombone in the jazz band, and piano, electric, acoustic and bass guitar recreationally.

Aedan was in the Health Sciences & Technology Academy (HSTA) a program through WVU where students enter STEM based degree undergraduate and graduate programs.  He was in the James Rumsey CISCO Program for computers and in dual enrollment at Shepherd University. Aedan was aspiring to work in Pharmacy and computers and start a band with his friends.

He is survived by his loving parents, Chris and Amy Smith, sister, Tehya Smith, one brother-on-the-way, Gunnar Deacon Reed Smith, Paternal Grandmother, Linda Braden, Great Uncle and Aunt, Chuck and Denise Smith, and numerous extended family that deeply loved him in Texas and Louisiana.

He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandfather, Scott Braden and Maternal Great- Grandmother, Helen Garza.

The family will receive friends and family at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV on Tuesday, October 24, 2023  from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Friends are invited to bring photos of themselves with Aedan (or of just Aedan) to add to a board to later become a collage.

A funeral liturgy will be held at 10:00 am, with the Rosary at 9:30 am on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at St. James Catholic Church, 49 Crosswinds Drive, Charles Town, WV with Father Timothy Grassi officiating and Deacon Dave Galvin assisting.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson High School Band via check to JHS Band Boosters.