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Ryan Griffin Smith obituary, Rocky Mount, NC

Ryan Smith Obituary

RED OAK- Ryan Griffin Smith, 28, passed away, Monday, August 23, 2010. He was born July 25, 1982 in Nash County. Ryan was a people person, loved his family and his loyal dog, Sampson. He loved music and enjoyed attending concerts with his many friends. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Preston A. and Eva Moore and paternal grandparents, Hyram and Hazel Smith.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Stanley Smith and wife Rene, his mother, Jane Moseley and husband Woody all of Nashville, one brother, Justin E. Moseley of Raleigh, four sisters, Nikki Smith of Wilmington, Lori Moseley of Raleigh, Melanie Collier and husband David of Nashville, Kimberly Smith of Nashville, nieces, Haley and Shyanne Smith, nephews, Drew and Blake Collier.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 6:00-8:30PM at Cornerstone Funeral Home of Nashville. Graveside service will be Friday, August 27, 2010 at 3:30PM at Forest Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Dave Goshen officiating.
On-line condolences may be sent to the Smith Family by visiting www.cornerstonefuneralhomeandcremations.com Arrangements are entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, 1052 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856..

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Published by Rocky Mount Telegram on Aug. 26, 2010.

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Brittini DeJesus

August 28, 2010

Stanley and Family of Ryan Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, William, Brittini,Melayna, and Claire DeJesus

Diane & Jerry Baines

August 27, 2010

Jane, Woody and family, We are so sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. Just know we love you and thinking of you. If you need us for anything just call.

Bobbie & Thaxton Rowland

August 27, 2010

Stanley & Renee,

May God give you comfort through theis difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Love,

August 27, 2010

"No one can confidently say that he will still be living tomorrow."
Euripides

David Brantley

August 26, 2010

Stanley and Rene, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I pray that our good and faithful Lord will provide for your needs at this time and days ahead. With deepest sympathy for you and family

August 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ryan's
family in this time of sorrow. Keep his
memories strong in your hearts. The Hollands, Jones, Stanleys and Ezzell's.

Betty Tharrington Evans

August 26, 2010

Ryan will be truely missed .Ryan and I went to school together we had so much fun hanging out at school .Ryan was a very sweet and loveing person who really cared about other people and what people thought. Ryan will be truely missed by everyone . May the Lord be with the family and friends of Ryan in the time of sorrow. The Evans Family

August 26, 2010

Stan, So sorry to hear of your loss, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers. Denise Hall and family

Toni Mizell

August 26, 2010

Ryan you will be missed greatly! I will miss seein you on the porch smokin a cigerette with the phone to your head! I will miss your smile and you contagious laugh! God bless you and your family!

Meagan Johnson

August 26, 2010

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

I miss you smitty!

To all survived by him; I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Ryan was definitely one of kind and he will be missed by many.

Davis Byers

August 26, 2010

Only the good die young brotha. Sorry we lost touch, but I promise I will never forget you.

August 26, 2010

Justin and Family,

Sorry to hear the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

Sherman, Janice and Brandon Rucker (Palm Coast Fl)

Vernique Battle

August 26, 2010

Ryan meant so much to so many people. He always had a smile and a kind word ready whenever I saw him. To his parents, you raised a great son. He will forever be in my memories. My prayers are with you and the family.

Mitchie Lane

August 26, 2010

Stanley, I am really sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Sherry Joyner

August 26, 2010

Stanley, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mishelle Ezzell

August 26, 2010

To Jane, Woody and the Family, we are so, so very sorry to hear of your loss. There is joy in your good memories, and those will never be taken from you.

I still mostly remember Ryan as the sweaty, happy little boy running around the neighborhood with my brother, Matt.

I pray for that the lord will comfort and provide peace for you all during this time, my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

In Love, Mishelle and Earl Ezzell

Josh Prince

August 26, 2010

Smitty, you will be missed dearly. You were in deed my brother and you will always live on in my memory. Shyzu my brother.

Roger and Dana Worrell

August 26, 2010

We are praying for your family.

Angela Nelms

August 26, 2010

Mrs. Jane
We are so sorry for the passing of your son. Our prayers are with you and your family. Bless your hearts.

Amy Boseman's Family

The Douglas Collier Family

August 26, 2010

God Speed my brother. I will miss "Uncle Bubbles" ....

Alma Woolard

August 26, 2010

I Love U Smitty. I remember last Friday when i saw you. U spoke to me as u always do and had that heart-warming smile as always. I loved being around you. Ur so funny, sweet, and u had an amazing heart.You would do anythng for anyone. You will be missed by so so so many. We LOVE YOU SMITTY. See ya on the other side my friend. I love you!!

August 26, 2010

gonna miss ya bro

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