G.D. Smith, Jr.

g.d. smith, jr.

December 25, 1935 ~ December 3, 2018


Resided in: Fairview, NC

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G.D. Smith, Jr., 82, of Fairview, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at the CarePartners Solace Center. A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Smith was a son of the late G.D. Smith, Sr. and Cora Penley Smith. Mr. Smith was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He was the President of Smithway, Inc., which provided custom built poultry transport trailers, and also Smith Farms, which grew cattle and poultry. He was the former Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Fairview VFD. He was also inducted into the NC Poultry Hall of Fame and was awarded The Order of the Pine Cone in 2002 by Gov. Michael Easley. Mr. Smith was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Janice Melton Smith; sons, Rocky Smith (Dee), Rod Smith (Angie), Tony Smith (Juanita), and Scott Smith (Tonya); and grandchildren, Lathan, Brian, Melton, Dakota, Krystal, Alaina, Bryson, Noland, and Kristie. A remembrance service for Mr. Smith will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the The Conference Center at Smith Farm in Fairview. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for a drop-in luncheon and visitation from 11:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday at the farm, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oak Hill United Methodist Church Backpack and Outreach Fund, 277 Oak Hill Rd., Candler, NC 28715. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.

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  3. I am deeply saddened by the news of Mr. Smith’s passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family . I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

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  9. Our Prayers are with the Smith Family on this great loss . GD was a very special Man who it was my pleasure to know

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  11. Janice our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. We Loved G D ,He was a Special Man to us.God Bless you.

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  12. I pray for you Janice, and the family you and GD have together. He now is with the our Lord and is free of any pain. I wish there was something I could do for you all to ease your sorrow, but please know that he will always be in your heart and will be remembered for all the achievements he made here. He has a wonderful family that are the most generous, kind and thoughtful people I am proud to call my friends.

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  14. The world lost a great man today. I loved how he as always thinking of ways to invent himself with many business skills. Loved that he loved the Tar Heels. Love his wife best of all! The adventures they have had in his life. So blessed to know this family. My prayer is for peace and comfort.

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  15. Janice my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. I have had you on my mind a lot. I will miss seeing GD. Please let me know if you need anything.

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  16. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I’M SO GLAD I GOT TO SEE G.D. AT HIS FARM JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND LOVED HIS FAMILY AND SUPPORTER OF OUR A.C. REYNOLDS FOOTBALL, WRESTLING TEAMS WHEN HIS BOYS WERE THERE I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH A THREE OF HIS BOYS ROCKY, TONY, SCOTT. I JUST LOVE THIS FAMILY AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO THEM. GOD BLESS.

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  18. My thought and prayers to the family. Mr smith was a good neighbor and outstanding member of the Fairview community.He will be missed.

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  19. Our hearts are heavy to learn this; much love to you all. May you feel the peace that passes all understanding – even and especially now. Prayers ascending.

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  21. Janice,you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.May God give you strength during this difficult time.
    With sympathy.

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  22. Janice, so sorry to hear about G.D. He played such an important impact on my life. I rejoice he is now cancer free and in the presence of his Savior. You and the family are in my prayers…..God bless……..

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  24. GD was a very special friend to us. He will never be forgotten as he will live in our hearts always. Hugs The Don Ballein Family

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  26. I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Smith’s passing. He was one of the finest people I ever met. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and in the days ahead.

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  28. Our hearts are heavy with the news of Mr. Smiths passing. We will keep you all in our thought and prayers.

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  29. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of G.D. Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    – JD and Katherine Brooks

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  30. Janice and Boys! I’m so sorry this had to happen but God has our days numbered, it is hard to let go of him. God will take care of you through this hard rough road. I’ll be praying for all of you. Love to all!! Doris Bailey

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  31. Aunt Janice, Rod and boys,
    I am so sorry for your loss I should say all of our losses. I loved GD very much and he will be missed. I have you in my thoughts and prayers I am here for you.

    I LOVE YOU GUYS VERY MUCH!!

    Tracy Thompson

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  32. Dear Jan,
    I pray for strength, peace, and understanding for all your family during this difficult time.
    G.D. was a good friend and a good guy. He was a good example of quiet strength and sense of purpose. What a blessing he was to your family, and community!

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  33. Janice
    I am sending my love to you and your family and asking the good Lord to guide your through the very difficult journey. It is a hard time when one leaves us. Your have been in my thoughts for many weeks. Put that poncho on and take a
    ride and remember the good times.

    With love, Pat Burke

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  34. Dear Family,
    May Jehovah the God of all comfort be with your family during this difficult time. We await the coming promise ‘when no resident will say I am sick.'(Isaiah 33:24)

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