J. Roy Smith
March 10, 1942 ~ August 10, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
J. Roy Smith, 73, of Asheville, died Monday, August 10, 2015.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late J.C. Smith and Adalene Honeycutt Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jack Smith.
Mr. Smith worked for American Enka for 23 years. He was an avid antique collector. His greatest joy in life was his family, who he loved spending time with.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Reda Smith; daughter, Kristy Smith; sister, Shirlene Smith-Hinshaw; granddaughters, Kassi Smith and Meghan Smith; grandson, Seth Ledford; great-grandsons Ayden Friedman, Izaiah Smith-Sheridan, Zander Ledford, and Ryker Smith-Garrison.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.
Donations may be made to Groce Funeral Home to assist with expenses.
Reda and Kristi, and Family, We are sorry to here about the loss of Roy. He will be greatly missed.
Reda , Evetta and I are so sorry to hear about Roy, our prayers are with you and family, will see you Friday.
Reda,Kristy and family,I am so sorry that this hole has opened in your life.I know it’s so hard on the people left behind every time an angel gets his wings.I like to think of Roy walking and breathing with ease as he looks down and watches over your family.I know that his family was his greatest pride and joy.
Reda, I’m so sorry to hear of Roy’s death! Please know you will be in my prayers. You are special friends to me and I ask God’s comfort for you! I will be at Duke Hospital with Steve so I won’t be able to see you on Friday! God bless you!
Reda and family
sorry for your loss I know he will be missed
Kristy and family I am sorry to hear that your Dad passed away .You all are in my thoughts and prayers .
So sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. We grew up in the same neighborhood and have known each other for many years. He was a good man and will be missed. God’s blessings and comfort to the entire family.
I am sorry for your lose my prayers are with you , God bless
ROY was a friend who I enjoyed discussing antiqus with. I will miss his friendship.
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Tina I know there is nothing I can say to ease your pain.I am so sorry.Deborah just called me. I realize you don’t really know me but Joey has been such a blessing to our family all during Tracy’s illness,etc Faith will carry us through
REDA AND CHILDERN CAINT SAY HOW SORRY ROY PASSED GOD GO WITH YOU LO0VE SHIRLEY
Reda and Family…I am so sorry to hear of Roy passing….I, like you will miss him in my life as you will miss him in yours….he will not be forgotten..Vono C. Freeman