Carl Ford Smith, 76, of Goldston passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Smith was born February 6, 1944, the son of Carl B. and Hazel Ford Smith. He worked as a shop foreman for Welford Harris and retired from Chatham Motors. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gayle (Beal) Smith; son, Jay Smith of Sanford; sister, Carla Martin of Cameron; and three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1300 Baxter St., Suite 150, Charlotte, N.C. 28204, or at www.diabetes.org/honor
Smith & Buckner is assisting the Smith family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.