Fred Dyer Smith, Jr., 78, of 1208 Forrest Road, Eden,NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 26th, 2013. A funeral service celebrating the life of Fred will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28th at First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden, with burial to follow at Ridge-View Memorial Gardens on Highway 135, Eden.
Fred was born in the Leaksville section of Eden on June 5, 1934 to the late Fred Dyer Smith and Hattie Carter Smith. He was a graduate of Leaksville High School, class of 1952. Fred served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1954 - 1962. He was an active member and Ordained Deacon of the First Baptist Church and was active in all aspects of the Church Music Ministry. He held a Private Pilot's License and was an active Piano Technician for over forty years.
Fred is survived by his wife, Barbara Hopkins Smith of the home; son, Richard D. Smith and wife Sherri of Morehead City; sisters, Eunice Smith Shreve of Cary, NC and Ruby Smith Hinson of Stoneville,NC. He has two granchildren, Tori Smith and Jacob Smith both of Morehead City and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceeded in death along with his parents by his sister, Mary Sue Smith Surber and his daughter, Deborah Lynn Smith.
The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 7 - 9 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Music Ministry, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden,NC 27288 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Barbara and family, please accept our sincerest sympathy in your loss of Fred. He was such a fine, friendly man and Myron enjoyed the time he sang in the choir with Fred who had a beautiful voice. You all are in our prayers and will continue to be. May God hold you in the Palms of His Hands.
Myron & Debbie Horton
Dear Ruby and Family - How sorry I am for your loss. So many years have past, so many memories. You, Fred and I studied with the same piano teacher, Emma Mabel Stehlig; you were my inspiration, Fred was my classmate and friend. He and I met in the eighth grade, were best of buddies through high school, and have remained in touch since. Fred was a terrific young boy who became an amazing and much admired adult. Though I did not know his immediate family, my sympathy, prayers and condolences are with you and them at this time. May God Bless You, and your Incredible Memories.
Bill Saunders
Barbara and Family, I am sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Marion Cochran Mize
To say that I will miss my friend Fred is an understatement. Fred was not only a great musical addition to my life but a loving, kind friend. Please know that you, Barbara, and your family are very much in y thoughts and prayers.
David Clark
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Smith's passing. The staff here at Brooks Funeral Home has gotten to know Rick over the past year and want him to know that he is in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for the family, please let us know. Jerri, Scott, Rodney, Weston, Jim, Linda, and John
Brooks Funeral Home
Barbara and family, I was so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. I was out of town until Tuesday night and didn't find out until I went on Fair's website. I have a lot of good memories of Fred, especially from working with him at the telephone company. I can still hear all of us singing "I'll Fly Away" together. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Love to all of you, Carolyn
Carolyn L Ball
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Born: Tuesday Jun 5, 1934
