| Vernon C. Smith | |
| State Delegate: | Virginia |
| Term Start: | 1950 |
| Term End: | 1961 |
| Term Start2: | 1938 |
| Term End2: | 1948 |
| Birth Name: | Vernon Corbett Smith |
| Birth Date: | 28 June 1892 |
| Birth Place: | Grundy, Virginia, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Grundy, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting Place: | Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Richlands, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse: | Margaret Katherine Whitely |
| Children: | 2 |
Vernon Corbett Smith (June 28, 1892 – January 27, 1963) was an American politician from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1938 to 1948 and from 1950 to 1961.
Vernon Corbett Smith was born on June 28, 1892, in Grundy, Virginia.[1] [2] He attended Grundy Senior High School.[2]
Smith was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 9th district, from 1938 to 1948 and from 1950 to 1961. He was defeated for re-election by Samuel J. Breeding.[1] [2] He helped establish Breaks Interstate Park and served on its commission. He was also a member of the Perrow Commission.[1]
Smith was a president of Cumberland Bank & Trust Company. He was an automotive dealer and was president of the Grundy Motor Corporation.[1] [2]
Smith married Margaret Katherine Whitley, daughter of Rachel (née Whitten) and Robert Whitley. They had a son, Harold Whitley, and daughter.[1] [2] [3] He was a Mason, Shriner and Presbyterian.[1] [2]
Smith died following a heart attack on January 27, 1963, at his home in Grundy. He was buried in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands.[1]