Reid Carlton Smith

Reid Carlton Smith obituary, Lenoir, NC

Reid Carlton Smith

Reid Smith Obituary

Published by Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory - Valdese on Feb. 19, 2022.
Reid Carlton Smith, 73, passed away Saturday February 19, 2022 in Lenoir, NC. Reid was born in Caldwell County on June 1, 1948 to the late Robert M. and Ola Mae Price Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi A. Smith and sisters, Sylvia Smith, Barbara Robertson and Janet Anthony. Reid was a Christian and a member of Grandview Park Baptist Church. Reid loved to play his musical instruments and sing. He is survived by his sister, Linda Wilkie; nieces, Anita, Kellie, Dreama and Madge; nephews, Mark, Mike and Robbie; the children of Naomi Smith; grandson, Kaleb; and special friends, Berchie Atwood and her children, Donna Mauser and Sandy Lowe. A funeral service will be held at Grandview Park Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Raymond Spann officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Grandview Park Baptist Church. Interment will follow at First Baptist Church of Whitnel in Lenoir. Pallbearers will be Mark Anthony, Mike Anthony, Robbie Wilkie, Eddie Greene, Jim Raney, Tony Atwood, Jeff Poarch and Craig Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grandview Park Baptist Church at 2539 Grandview Cir SW, Lenoir, NC 28645. An online guestbook is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.

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February 25, 2022

Vicki Heath posted to the memorial.

February 23, 2022

Phyllis Price posted to the memorial.

February 21, 2022

Grandview Park Baptist Church sent flowers.

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Vicki Heath

February 25, 2022

Reid was a devoted companion and faithful friend to our Aunt Berchie Atwood. I will always remember his kindness and patience. We also enjoyed his music at some of our family gatherings. A very special person in Aunt Berchie's life.

Phyllis Price

February 23, 2022

Linda and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw this or I would have been at family receiving. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Tina

February 21, 2022

Reid was a sweet soul and a great friend to our Aunt Berchie. We all enjoyed having him at our family gatherings. Our family is praying for you family. From all the Combs family. Love Tina Jennings

Amanda English

February 21, 2022

He was always a nice caring man. He will be missed.

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