Reverend Herman John Smith, 99, of 187 Country View Lane, went to Heaven with his Lord, early Saturday morning, December 1, 2012 at Morehead Nursing Center in Eden, NC.
A Funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Resurection Life Church formerly know as Elliott Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church with pastors Tom Hazelwood and Billy Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Smith was born September 28, 1913 in Carroll County, VA to the late James and Lily Burnett Smith. He was retired from Fieldcrest Mills after 40 plus years of service. He was the minister and member of Full Gospel Baptist Church in Axton, VA for over 60 years.
Preceding Rev. Smith in death along with his parents was his wife of 64 years, Augusta Smith; brothers, Cecil, Sherman, Ted and Willie Smith; sisters Laddie Alderman and Ada Rorrer.
Surviving are sons, Bobby Ray Smith and wife Helen of Lexington, Tommy Smith and wife Brenda of Eden, Doug Smith and wife Debbie of Ridgeway and Barry Smith of Eden; daughter, Donna Smith Kennon of Eden; 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm on Monday evening at Fair Funeral Home and other times at sons home Tommy Smith 134 Floyd Road, Eden.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
So sorry to hear about your dad. You and your famiy will be in our prayers Love in Christ, Junior & Carolyn Pruitt
Junior & Carolyn Pruitt
Preacher Smith was a very sweet and kind man who always thought so much of others. I know that he touched many lives and will truly be missed by many...
Ava Moore
Donna, Tim and family, I am sorry to hear of your dad and grandfather's passing. I remember attending his church many years ago from time to time. Also, remember him coming to Fairview Baptist from time to time. I pray you will find comfort in the coming days. I will be praying for you all. Cheryl (Frances(Evonne and Roger's niece)
Cheryl Smith Mann
Our prayers are with you in your time of loss. God bless you all, may the Comforter give you comfort.
NorthSide Baptist Church
NorthSide Baptist Church
Thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. The world has lost a good man but God has gained another Angel. Love and prayers to all. Linda Woods
Linda Woods
I am sorry to hear about Brother Smith. He was a very good man. I was glad to have known him. He will be greatly missed.You are in my prayers.
nancy raines
Bobby & family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. AJ & Donna Powell
AJ & Donna Powell
So sorry to hear about Preacher Smith. You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Billy and Linda Haynes
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