Thomas Richard "Tommy" Smith

Thomas Smith Obituary

SMITH WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. Thomas Richard Smith "Tommy" 66, beloved husband, daddy and poppa, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born January 9, 1943 in Forsyth County to Rennie Hege and Mary Stevens Smith. Mr. Smith attended Christ Moravian Church and was retired from Piedmont Natural Gas with 43 years of service. He was past president of the IBEW of Piedmont Natural Gas Company for North Carolina and South Carolina. He was a long-time platelet donor at the Red Cross. He also enjoyed softball as a member of Poindexter Lumber Company team. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving is his wife of 45 years, Bonnie Carter Smith; a daughter, Robin Smith Boger and husband, Randy of Rural Hall; two precious grandchildren, Jacob Smith Boger (Jake) and Grace Elizabeth Boger (Gracie); two brothers, Robert M. Smith and wife, Sarah of Lexington and their daughter, Melanie Kennedy and husband, Danny of Trinity, Rennie H. Smith, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Clemmons; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, November 13 at Christ Moravian Church with Dr. Neil Routh officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be made to Christ Moravian Church, 919 W. Academy St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101 or Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. A special thanks to many loving friends for all the support to Tommy and to the family. Thanks also to Hospice for their special care of Tommy at home and at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Nov. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Smith

5 Entries

November 20, 2009

Bonnie, it been a long time, I am so sad to hear this---TR was my best Buddy when we were in the Army--What a guy!!!!!

I live Salt Lake city and have not seen him in years.

My best to you
BK Barry Long

Caroline and Mark Anderson

November 16, 2009

Bonnie and family,

Our sympathy goes out to you and your family in this difficult time. We did not know he was that sick unitl Susan Mabe called us. Our apologies for not attending the visitation/funeral. We are thinking about you and praying for you during this time of grief.

Jennifer Nichols O'Neal

November 12, 2009

Bonnie & Robin - I am so very sorry to hear about Tommy! I was not even aware that he was sick and did not know until Daddy was on the way to the funeral home that this had happened. All 3 of you have always held such a special place in my heart, you and all the "original" ball players and families helped make my childhood one of the best a kid could ever ask for! We were all one big happy family and I wish we would have had reunions or something to keep us all in touch more. I remember all the nights I spent at you house and would always whisper to you (Bonnie), "why does Tommy always look at me like he is mad at me?" and you would just giggle that sweet giggle that I think probably only you and my precious Mama had and say "he's not mad at you Boo Boo, he's picking on you!" I would not trade those memories for all the money in the world! And we have lost so many, MawMaw, PawPaw, Lance, Little Woody, Mama, now Tommy and I know there are probably several I don't know of, but one thing is certain, he knew how loved he was and one day we will have the biggest reunion of all! and it will be forever! I love you both and I am praying for you lots!
Boo Boo

November 12, 2009

It is hard to have to say goodbye to Tommy as I so enjoyed his company and the many meals I enjoyed with him, Bonnie and family.
We always ended up talking about the races as we liked the same driver.
May we all find comfort in his release from the suffering.
I pray that God will provide peace to all of you.
Jo Brown

charles lutrick

November 12, 2009

Tommy was well known to me . I worked 43 years in Charlotte and was a member of IBEW and a shop steward for many years . Tommy was on of the good guys always fun to see him at anytime .. spent some of our retirement years with the guys breakfast here in Charlotte . He will be missed by me and anyone that had any contact with him..
May he now rest in the hands of Christ our lord.

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