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Michael Smith Obituary
February 8, 1954 - November 29, 2022
GREENSBORO - Michael Ray Smith, 68, of Greensboro, North Carolina, died at home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Born on February 8, 1954, Michael was one of five sons of the late James Charles Smith and the late Lorene Rose Smith. Surviving Michael are brothers, Alan Dale Smith (Robin) and Rodney Brian Smith (Jodi) and nephews, Matthew Brennon Smith-Hepler and Rodney Brian Smith, Jr.
In addition to his parents, Michael was predeceased by brothers, James Charles Smith Jr. and Mark James Smith.
Michael attended the Bachelor of Applied Music programs at both Greensboro College and the University of North Carolina–Greensboro. He was an accomplished bassoon, tenor saxophone and piano player, performing on the bassoon with the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra from 1974–1979.
Michael was a connoisseur of fine wines and food. He began his career at Madison's Restaurant, Greensboro, NC in 1983 as general manager. Throughout his career, Michael worked as a chef, executive chef, beverage manager and Restaurant Manager for several Triad restaurants, including the Holiday Inn – Market Square, High Point, NC; Radisson-Marque Hotel, Winston-Salem, NC; The Atrium Café, High Point, NC; Mark's on Westover, Greensboro, NC; B. Christopher's Restaurant, Burlington, NC, and Mark's on Dolly Madison, Greensboro, NC.
Michael spoke fluent French and had visited Paris, France several times. Michael was well-studied and well versed in music history, French history and world history.
In retirement, Michael frequented Hops Burger Bar on Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC, a favorite bar and grill just one block from his home. A gathering to remember and honor Michael will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Hops Burger Bar, 2419 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, North Carolina. All are welcome to stop by and share their memories.
All who knew Michael will miss his kind heart, intelligent conversation and witty sense of humor. He was a kind soul and well loved.
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Jerry Jeffries
January 15, 2023
My Condolences to Alan Smith ,and family,Mike was A great Musician. I remember hearing him in the 70s and was blown away by hearing the song played on the bassoon in person, that was very rare,he also had such a nice Spirit about him, rest in peace, Michael.
Gertrude Beal
January 14, 2023
I was so sorry to see the announcement of Michael´s death in today´s paper. He and his brother Alan and I were all involved in music at Smith High School. Michael was a talented bassoonist and the drum major for the marching band. I reconnected with him while he was working at Madison´s Restaurant but it had literally been decades since I had seen him. My sympathy to his family and close friends.
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