Truett Judson Smith
September 23, 1934 ~ November 28, 2022
Born in:
Mooresville, North Carolina
Resided in:
Fletcher, North Carolina
Truett Judson Smith, 88, of Fletcher, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at Care Partners Hospice, Asheville.
Born in Mooresville, NC, he was the husband of Rachel (Smathers) Smith of Fletcher, and the son of Reverend Marshall Devotion and Mamie (Stillwell) Smith. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Satterfield Penland.
Truett was a man who loved his family. He attended Boiling Springs Baptist Church and was a USAir Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.
In addition to his wife of 61 years, he is survived by two sons: Steven T. Smith (Laurie) of Charlottesville, VA and David M. Smith, MD (Elizabeth) of Lititz, PA; five grandchildren: Katherine, Timothy, Samuel, Matthew, and Julia; and two sisters: Evelyn Wright (Robert) of Elkin, NC and Lorena Bumgarner of Cherryville, NC.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Phillip Luther officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Manna Food Bank, 627 Swannanoa River Rd., Asheville, NC 28805.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: December 2, 2022 1:00 pm - April 25, 2024 2:00 pm
Boiling Springs Baptist Church
1291 Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828)684-5789
Memorial Service: December 2, 2022 2:00 pm
Room: Sanctuary
Boiling Springs Baptist Church
1291 Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828)684-5789
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I considered Truett a brother and will miss him very much.
Rachel & Family, our heart goes out to you. Truett was a wonderful gentleman and a dedicated Christian. Our prayers will be with you.
Love, Arch & Diana
Dear Rachel and family, I am so sorry to hear of Truetts passing. He was such a dear soul. Always so kind. My prayers are with you. Sending prayers and love. Patty Nakielski
Rachel and family, John and I are so sorry to hear of Truetts passing. We always enjoyed seeing both of you at church. Karen & John Godfrey
Sorry to hear of TJ’s passing, Rachel. Dont think you called him that anymore but that’s what I remember from years ago. You are in our prayers. Joyce & Harold
So sorry for your loss. You have been our neighbors for many years. Maybe he has gone on ahead so he can lead us when we come.
Rachel, I am so very sorry to hear of Truett’s passing. We shared many happy hours together with Ed and Truett as part of the church funeral dinner ladies! Memories are so special and joyful. Will be praying for you !
I’m so sorry for your loss. I helped care for Truett at the Laurels, and was surprised to see this in the paper today. I know he’ll be missed. My heart goes out to you.