Acey Thomas Smith, 84, died at his home surrounded by his family, Friday, March 13, 2015.
Mr. Smith was born in Littleton, NC, December 2, 1930, to the late Joe Smith and Cinderella Wood Smith.
He was a Korean War Veteran and member of the American Legion.
Mr. Smith retired from Champion International after 39 ½ years of service and was a member of Weaver’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
He also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for 11 years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Lynn Smith.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Pauline Thortis Smith of the home; two sons, Tommy Smith and wife, Susan, of Punta Gorda, FL and Billy Smith and wife, Alice Anne, of Roanoke Rapids; daughter, Sheree Pilgreen and husband, Doug, of Roanoke Rapids; brothers, Mack Smith and wife, Clyde, and J.B. Smith and wife, Shirley; sisters, Josephine Myrick and Virginia Johnston; sister-in-law, Mary T. Warwick. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.
The family will receive friends Monday, March 16, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service and all other times at the home. Rev. Stan Lewis will conduct funeral services at Weaver’s Chapel United Methodist Church Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 11:00 am with interment to follow in the church cemetery.
Flowers are accepted and the family has suggested memorial contributions be made to Weaver’s Chapel United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com