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David received his early formal education in Salisbury, NC and later matriculated at Livingstone College where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education. Later he earned Master's Degree in Public School Administration at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University in Greensboro, NC.
He developed his personal relationship with God at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Salisbury, NC. While living in Tarboro, Dave attended St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, and Union Baptist Church.
David completed his professional career in the Tarboro City Schools System and Edgecombe County Public Schools System. He served in the following positions: W.A. Pattillo High School, teacher; South Edgecombe High School, Assistant Principal; Coker-Wimberly Elementary School, Principal; and Phillips Middle School, Principal until retirement in 1989.
Smoot's community service involvement included the following: Tarboro Town Board of Adjustments; The Tarboro Planning Board; elected to the Tarboro Town Council in 2002 to represent Ward Seven; re-elected in 2005; chosen by the Tarboro Town Council as Mayor Pro Tem December, 2007. Inducted into Price High School Football Hall of Fame, 2017.
David Evans Smoot is survived by his sons: Avy Evans Smoot (Tyesha Smoot) Winterville, NC and David Earl Smoot Washington, DC; three granddaughters, Sierra Smoot Washington, DC, Avianni Smoot and Ari Rose Smoot Winterville, NC one grandson Avy Evans Smoot, Jr. “AJ” Winterville, NC. Additionally, he leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Union Baptist Church with Reverend Bobby Warren officiating and Reverend Bobby Jackson as Eulogist. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Hemby-Willoughby Mortuary, Inc., of Tarboro, NC.
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Charles Weddington
February 23, 2026
Uncle David was the last of a family of 10 siblings. He was the youngest. He did a lot of "firsts" for his family and his legacy. He was the only one to attend and complete a college education without receiving any kind of additional funding. He accomplished this during the turbulent times of Jim Crow. He will definitely be missed by all of his family and friends. Rest in Peace Uncle David!!
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George C Goodman
February 15, 2026
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