Frank Samuel Smith, age 83 of Taylorsville passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Carolina Caring in Hickory, North Carolina. He was born on Saturday, December 18, 1937 to the late Leonard Oscar and Cleo Bowman Smith Bowman, in Catawba County. Mr. Smith was self-employed in the Real Estate profession for many years. Frank loved riding around with his son looking at trucks which he thought were “overpriced”, going to flea markets. Mr. Smith was an “old school” hard worker, and above all he was a family man and provider. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers: Devon Smith, Grady Smith, Bobby Smith and David Lee Smith; two sisters: Shirley Sherrill, and Helen Pennell.
Those left to cherish Frank’s memory include his wife of 49 years Judy Pauline Spears Smith. Two Daughters: Donna Clanton (David), Vicki Tart (Sam); one son Frank Smith Jr.; Four Grandchildren: Jessica Pless, Jennifer Bowman, Colby and Evan Tart; three great-grandchildren: Elijah, Jeremiah, and Gracie Jean Pless.
The family of Mr. Smith will have a visitation at Alexander Funeral Service Tuesday May 18, 2021 from 2:00-2:45 with the service following in the Chapel at 3:00 pm. The Rev. Bob Benfield will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Taylorsville City Cemetery.
Memorial may be made to Carolina Caring at 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658.
Covid 19 restrictions apply to all funeral services.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
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