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Raymond Smith Obituary
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be the Rev. R.B. Parrish. Burial will, follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Benson.
Mr. Smith was born November 20, 1947 in Wake County to the late Hezekiah and Lois Catherine Roberts Smith.
He was preceded in death by grandson, Steven Andrew "Drew" Smith, and sister, Louise S. Knox. Mr. Smith was the owner and operator of United Electric Company and was a member of Friendly Chapel Church.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Patricia Parrish Smith; sons and daughters-in-Law, Ronald Earl and Lisa Smith of Angier and Raymond Glenn and Caroline L. Smith of Angier; and grandson, Tyler Smith.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Benson.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.RoseGrahamFuneralServices.com
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NICOLE RIGSBEE
November 14, 2008
PAT,
YOU ARE ONE SPECIAL LADY AND MY SISTER IS SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU IN HER LIFE. I KNOW THIS IS A HARD TIME RIGHT NOW FOR US ALL BUT JUST KNOW EARL AND DREW ARE TOGETHER WATCHING OVER US. LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO! WE WILL PULL THROUGH THIS TOGETHER.
Steve and Katie Summerlin
November 5, 2008
Mr. Earl and Mrs. Pat did so much for us when we got married. Your family holds such a special place in our hearts. We love you!
Annie Weeks
November 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Please don't hesitate to call me if I can do anything for you guys.
Annie Weeks 919-673-3832
Gary and Dawn Fortner
November 5, 2008
Pat, Ronald, Lisa and Glenn,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Gary and I will always remember when Ronald and Lisa got married how very excited your daddy was! It was a time that will stand out in our memories. May God bless you and keep you in His spirit at this time. We are praying for you.
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