George "Sonny" Smart, 84, of Eden passed away Thursday evening, April 5, 2018, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, April 9th, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel followed by a reception at The Morehead-Fair House.

Sonny  was born June 17, 1933 in Rockingham County, NC, to the late Emmett and Myrtle McGuire Smart.  He was a graduate of Leaksville High School and a US Army veteran.  Sonny loved playing golf and was an avid Carolina Tarheels fan.  He retired from E. I. DuPont in Martinsville.  Sonny will be remembered as a kind man who was always willing to help anyone in need.  He will surely be missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Mary F. Young of Eden;  sister, Ruth Hilton of Martinsville, VA;  niece, Cheryl O'Donnell;  two step-children, Bobby Young and Ricky Young of Eden;  along with several grand- and great-grandchildren, great-nieces and a great-nephew.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com