Rusty Lawrence Smith Jr.

rusty smith

December 1, 1965 ~ October 5, 2020

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Fletcher, NC

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Ronald “Rusty” Lawrence Smith Jr., 54, of Fletcher passed away at his residence.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Ronald and Joyce Cox Smith. He was also preceded in death by one infant sister, Lisa Smith.

Rusty is survived by his wife of 16 years, Alice VanBlerck Smith; two daughters, Amber Capps (Justin) and Corky Wilmer (Billy); one son, Nicholas Smith; one sister, Belinda Allison (Ralph); four brothers, Tony Smith (Sandy), Randy Smith (Lisa), Dean Babin (Michelle) and Bo McWhirt; five grandchildren, Addison, Lemon, Bradley, Jackson and Hershel, as well as nieces and nephews, Christopher, Sarah, Amanda, Morgan, Tucker, Jessica and the late Bobby.

Rusty loved nature and the outdoors, especially time spent fishing and camping with family and friends. He will be forever remembered as a great man and a caring person with a heart of gold.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 09, 2020 at Green Hills Cemetery with Pastor Jesse Sours and Reverend Amanda Greene officiating.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.

Services

Graveside Service: October 9, 2020 11:00 am

Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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    • Thank You Big Jim, I have heard a many stories about you w/Rusty and Bo growing up. I know he appreciates you signing this guest book. He talked about ya alot. Thanks for being a great friend while yall growing up.

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  3. Sorry to hear about Rusty.May he rest in peace. Praying for the whole family at this time that God will have his arms around them and guide them thru these next days..

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  4. Rusty and I grew up in school together and he was always such a nice guy. So sorry to hear of his passing. Sending love and light with comfort and peace to you all.

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  5. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. God’s love be with you. Prayers for your family.
    Lynn Franks (Randy’s sister-in-law)

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  8. We are so sorry that you are hurting right now! May the God of all peace and comfort fill your hearts during this difficult time. God is with all of you! Sending hugs and prayers!

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  10. Alice I’m so sorry to hear about Rusty. We really enjoyed being neighbors with you guys. I’m sure you heard Micky passed on Feb. 10th. I know and feel your pain. Call me if I can do anything for you. It’s a hard and lonely road ahead for you I live it everyday. Please stay in touch, I’m here if you ever need me. Love and prayers
    Donna Fender

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  11. May he catch his limit of fish every time he walks along a stream and gets his quota of deer when he walks in God’s country. We remember Rusty’s advice, hammer down and watch out for the flat landers.

    Dean and Michelle

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  18. Alice,
    I’m so very sorry for the loss of your husband, Rusty. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you and to your family.

    I can only hope that as a woman of deep faith, (which I know you are), that God will soothe and comfort your heart, ease your pain, and unburden you of grief.

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