Cecil Boyd Smith

Cecil Boyd Smith
'C.B.'
Mr. Smith, 68, of Charlotte, died June 22, 2008 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1940, in Kings Mountain, NC, son of that late Pressley Richard Smith and Hazel Elizabeth Wright.
Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Navy for four years stationed on the USS Steuben County and the USS Tom Green County. After the Navy, Mr. Smith became a firefighter with the Charlotte Fire Department. He retired in 1989 as an Engineer after 27 years with the department. Being a firefighter was always a very positive influence on his life and he always continued to love the fire department.
After retiring, Mr. Smith enjoyed many hobbies including, fishing from his boat on Lake Norman, playing golf, finding and collecting golf balls, collecting coins and college basketball, especially cheering for Duke. His most favorite hobby was spending time with his grandchildren.
He was a preceded in death by a brother, Holland Smith, a sister, Peg Henderson, and a granddaughter, Samantha Perdue.
Mr. Smith is survived by his son, Jeff Smith of Charleston, SC; daughter, Elaine Clark of Wesley Chapel, NC, and daughter, Cindy Perdue of Weddington, NC; grandsons, Kenny Smith, Ryan Clark and Seth Clark; granddaughters, Ashley Smith, Hannah Smith and Katelyn Perdue; great-grandson, Tyler Lambiasi; brothers, Harley Smith of Charlotte, NC and Bobby Smith of Shelby, NC; and one sister ,Alberta Moore of Kings Mountain, NC.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday June 27, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 3200 Park Road, Charlotte with the Reverend Steven P. Lorimer, officiating. A private family service will follow in the Garden at St. Luke's. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service.
The family offers a special thanks to Mr. Smith's nephew, Robbie Moore, for ministering to their father and encouraging him to not be afraid. They also want to thank Charlotte Fire Station #20 C-shift, for coming by the house with the fire truck to visit, it was a moving experience for Mr. Smith and his family. Also, a very special thank you to Lindsay Antweiler, a nurse with Presbyterian Hospice, for helping their dad through his journey.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the CFD Relief Fund, Charlotte Fire Department, 228 East Ninth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington, 1111 East Blvd. Online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.