Clarence Lee “Bill” Smith, 84, of Bennett, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at FirstHealth Hospice.
He was born on September 9, 1935 to Dora Wilma Kidd Smith and John Arlie Smith. He retired from NCDOT where he was a mechanic. He attended Needham’s Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son, Mark Smith; grandson, Charles Kevin Smith, and sister, Judy Maness.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy H. Smith; daughter, Pam Smith Caviness of Robbins; son, Stevie Lee Smith of Robbins; sisters, Betty Ann Murray of Siler City, Mary Ruth Powers of Bennett, Clara Jean Hussey of Robbins, Carol Hicks of Siler City; brothers, Johnny Smith of Carthage, Jimmy Smith of Cameron, Ronnie Smith of Denton; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Due to the COVID-19 virus, a public gathering will not be held.
A private graveside service for the immediate family was held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Needham’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. D.J. Harry and Rev. Jimmy Hussey presiding.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Needham’s Grove Baptist Church Teen Program, 359 Needham’s Grove Road, Seagrove, NC 27341.
Condolences may be offered online at: www.joycebradychapel.com .