Robert "Kerwin" Smith, 73, of 650 Whetstone Creek Road, Stoneville, passed away Tuesday night, September 6, 2011 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, September 10, at Centenary United Methodist Church. Mr. Smith was born December 14, 1937 in Rockingham County, son of the late Durward and Inez Grogan Smith. He was a 1956 graduate of Tri-City High School. Mr. Smith was a very active member of Centenary United Methodist Church and was a retired volunteer fireman for the Shiloh Fire Department. He was the owner and operator of Smith Cabinet Shop. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Wilson Smith of the home; daughters, Lisa S. Hilliard and husband, Garland and Louann Merritt and husband, Tony, both of Stoneville; two grandchidlren, Claire and Meredith Hilliard; sister, Toni Jones and husband, Frank of China Grove; and his special feline friends, Minnie and Hootie. The family will receive friends an hour and a half prior to the service (12:30 pm to 2 pm) at Centenary United Methodist Church and other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, PO Box 805, Stoneville, NC 27048; or to Rockingham County Humane Society, 205 Boone Road, Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I am so sorry to learn of Kerwin's passing,but take comfort in knowing he is now in a better place. I called on him as a sales rep for 17 years, and he was always one of my favorite visits.We had a lot in common,both woodworking and bluegrass music, so we had lots to talk about,and became very close friends. Kerwin was not only a talented craftsman,but a very innovative one as well. I learned a lot from him. I lost my father 3 years ago. Like Kerwin,he was a very talented man. I miss him,but like to think that he is still using those talents up in heaven. I am sure the same is true of Kerwin. He will missed here by many,but welcomed above by many as well. God bless and keep !! Mike Coleman M and M Supply
Mike Coleman
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Susan and Bill Pace
Lisa and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. I pray that God will heal your hurt and keep you in his care. God Bless, Mickey
Mickey Hand
Mary Ann, Lisa, LuLu and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I pray God will hold you all tight through the coming days. You all are such a close family I know that you will lean on each other to get through this. If you all need anything please let me know. Love Angela, Greg, Ashley, Ronald, and family.
Angela Thomas
So sorry for your loss, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
MICHELE, DARELL AND HEATHER ROBERSON
Dear Louann and family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you will be in my prayers.
Dale Smith
Mary Ann,Lou,Lisa and family,just know that I'm thinking and praying for all of you.Hold on to one another and know He is God.Love each of you and please let know if its anything I can do.I'm praying for you guys.Robin Foley
robin foley
My wife called me tonight to tell me of kerwins passing. It came as a shock to me because i was with him a couple of weeks ago and he was having a good day.I am presently working at the coast on storm dammage and can not make it back in time to be with you guys. i don't have to tell you how much he ment to me and how much i'll miss him. I'll come and see u when i get home.
Stephen Underwood
We were so sorry to hear of Kerwin's passing - he was truly a unique individual with such a wit -the next days will be difficult but God will give you the strength, peace, and comfort necessary to endure. It is comforting to know that you will see him again someday - focus on the happy times - he would want you to smile. Love and prayers.
Susan & Calvin Stultz
Lou, I wanted you to know that you and your family are in our prayers. I of course did not know your dad but I know he raised you and you are a wonderful lady so I know he had to be a great man and that he will be missed. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. Love your friend, Teresa Garrett
Teresa Garrett
Mary Ann, Lisa, Lulu and families, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. We pray that God will hold you close and comfort you at this sad time. Kerwin was a wonderful man, he will be missed by many in the community. Love & Prayers, Steve & Ann Fuller
Steve & Ann Fuller
Louann,im very sorry to here of the passing of your father,i wish you and your family kindness,prayers and strength through this time of your life.Irvin
irvin corum
I am so deeply sorry for the loss you are suffering. The words I want to say won't come. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and my prayers. May God look over you in your time of grief. Love always--Susan Turner
Susan Turner
Mary Ann we are all so sorry about Kerwin. I grew up knowing him as Cubby. He lived right up the road from us on North Hamilton St. Russell Hill is my uncle. My mom Betty just was talking about what a nice young man he was and how much she thought about him. Time passes and you loose touch with the people that made an impression on your life but you never forget them. Our love to you and your family. Debra
Debra Barker Allen McCarty
Mary Ann and family, we were so sorry to hear about Kerwin, he was a very special person and we know he will be deeply missed. Bobbie and Will
Will Wilson
So sorry for your loss~
Bob & Kathy Jackson
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