Gary Thomas Smith, 76, of Cornelius was called Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Novant Regional Medical Center in Huntersville.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Brush Creek Baptist Church, Airport Road, Bear Creek, with Pastor Tim Strider officiating. Note: CDC guidelines will be followed and mask will be required for attendance to the service.
Gary, a native of Randolph County, was born October 5, 1944, to the late Willie and Mabel Cox Smith. Gary spent many years working in Tractor Parts & Repair, most notably at Clapp Brothers Tractor in Siler City. He served as a Deacon at Brush Creek Baptist Church and was Brotherhood Director. He also served on the Harborgate Yacht Club Board of Directors as vice president and treasurer for several years. He enjoyed all things outdoors including hunting, fishing, boating as well as rooting for his favorite NASCAR driver. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, humorous chuckle, and his kind and compassionate spirit.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jimmy Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; four daughters, Sherry Phillips, Emily Smith, Susan Ferguson and Wendy Choquette and husband Neal; his brother, Melvin Smith and wife Gail; sister-in-law, Bonnie Smith; grandchildren, Shawn Smith and wife Hannah, Annette Kidd, Lisa Holder and husband Ricky, Megan Johnson and husband Dan, Hannah Cochran and husband Jeffrey, Amber Ferguson and Amy Mauck and husband Bradye, Julia Baxter and Payne Choquette; great-grandchildren Bryant, Dawson, Lincoln, Gracie, Brooklyn, Ryan, Brayden and Zac; and numerous nieces and nephews including Greg, Benny, Randy, Stephen and Michelle. He is also survived by his most cherished best friend, Daisy.
Condolences may be made online at www.loflinfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements by Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ramseur.
Memorials may be made to Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, c/o Judy Lane, 45 John Lane Rd., Bear Creek, N.C. 27207.
