Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Aug 13, 1942 – Mar 2, 2018
Richard Thomas Smith Jr."Chip" ROCKY MOUNT - Richard Thomas Smith Jr., (Chip Smith), age 75, passed away Friday March 2, 2018, surrounded by family at Duke University Hospital. Born in Harrisburg, PA on August 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Dr. Richard T. Smith Sr. and Dorothy Long...
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Chip was a role model for all who aspire to be their best selves. He was an intellectual giant, an intuitive visionary, a kind and gentle friend. I was fortunate to share time and space with Chip and Kim as part of an ongoing discussion group about what would make the world better for everyone. His presence did. His candle still burns.
Margaret Toman
February 26, 2021 | Garner, NC
Those who pass on God Keeps in his memory may you and your family find comfort and peace in cherish memories as you mourn the passing of your love one my deepest condolences to the family.
March 13, 2018
Our hearts are with you and know you have wonderful memories of this awesome man.
Elaine and Mark Goodman
March 11, 2018 | New York, NY
Chip's life is a tribute to kindness, fairness, economic justice, thirst for understanding, the power of simple friendship and of Love. He was a merry and magnificent man.
Margaret Toman
March 10, 2018 | Garner, NC
I knew Chip through the Labor Reading Group that meets monthly for breakfast in Raleigh. His contributions were always insightful. I enjoyed knowing him and will miss him greatly, though somehow I believe his presence will be with us for a long time to come.
Tom Harris
March 05, 2018 | Durham, NC | Friend