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John Postell Smith

Birth	:	1 Jan 1858 Stanly County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	25 Sep 1930 Stanly County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Rock Creek Cemetery, Rockaway, Seneca County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0668983, -83.0947037
Description	:	Heart Trouble Is Fatal To Stanly Man in 72d Year Jack Smith, A Prominent Farmer, Dies at Home. Funeral Rites Held Saturday Afternoon at 4 o'clock with Interment at Stony Hill. * * * This community was saddened by the death of Jack Smith, which occurred on last Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, at his home in the Stony Hill vicinity. He had been in failing health for the past two years. He was one of this section's oldest citizens, having reached the age of 72 years, eight months and 25 days, all of which... Read More	Heart Trouble Is Fatal To Stanly Man in 72d Year Jack Smith, A Prominent Farmer, Dies at Home. Funeral Rites Held Saturday Afternoon at 4 o'clock with Interment at Stony Hill. * * * This community was saddened by the death of Jack Smith, which occurred on last Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, at his home in the Stony Hill vicinity. He had been in failing health for the past two years. He was one of this section's oldest citizens, having reached the age of 72 years, eight months and 25 days, all of which was spent in this section of Stanly County. He will be greatly missed in the church and community. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Stony Hill church, of which he had been a member for 45 years, by the pastor, Rev. J. O. Banks, assisted by Rev. P. W. tucker, of Lincolnton, Rev. R. M. Hauss of Badin, and E. M. Avett, pastor of First Street M. E. church, Albemarle. The multitude of friends who attended the funeral and the many beautiful floral offerings bore testimony of the love and esteem in which he was held by his fellowmen. The pallbearers were T. C. Redwine, J. E. Redwine, Henry Fesperman, Albert Lowder, Bon Cranford and Burris Mullinix. The following were the flower girls: Misses Nellie Ingram, Gladys Ingram, Frances Clark Redwine, Madge Redwine, Wilson Russell, Mildred Fesperman, Margaret Fesperman, Lona Parker, Dera Kirk, Gelia Frick, Velma Rogers, Alma Forrest, Ruby Clayton. Mesdames: R. E. Bisel, J. E. Redwine, Robert Russell, Spain Littleton, Dorothy Lee, John Patterson, and Marshall Leonard. He is survived by his wife, Jane Kirk Smith, and 12 children, as follows: Mrs. B. F. Lowder, Jackson Springs, N. C.; Mrs. C. W. Surratt, Thomaston, Ga.; Misses Odessa, Maude, and Laura Smith, Richmond, Va.; and Gurtha Smith at home; A. S. Smith, Thomaston, Ga.; E. G. Smith, Columbus, O.; Vann B. Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich,; Will T., Ben F., and J. Wayne Smith at home. Two half brothers, E. V. Byrd, Norwood, N. C.; Marshall Byrd, Norfolk, Va. Two half sisters, Mrs. J. D. Swaringen, Spencer, N. C.; Mrs. Paul Harris, Norwood, N. C.; and 17 grandchildren. "Not silent are these hallowed dead. A richer eloquence survives. We have from those who've gone ahead The inspiration of their lives. They speak to us in memory, Nor time nor change can dim their worth; What though their forms we cannot see, Pale death is but a gentler birth." * * * * Card Of Thanks We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our dear father and husband, John Pastell Smith. Jane Kirk Smith and Children * * * * John Postel Smith's father was Green Smith. Green Smith served and died in the Civil War. We are unaware of where he is interred.

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Where is John Postell Smith's memorial?
John Postell Smith's memorial is located at: Rock Creek Cemetery, Rockaway, Seneca County, USA.
When did John Postell Smith death?
John Postell Smith death on 25 Sep 1930 in Stanly County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Postell Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0668983
Longitude: -83.0947037

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Elizar Jane Kirk Smith

(1862 - 1939)

Siblings

Laura Jane Smith Harris

(1857 - 1890)

Ada Mae Byrd Swaringen

(1879 - 1942)

Children

Lottie Martin Smith Lowder

(1883 - 1967)

Arthur Stamey "Bud" Smith

(1887 - 1938)

Sophrenia Odessa Smith

(1890 - 1994)

Gurtha Lilly Smith

(1893 - 1981)

William Thomas Smith Sr.

(1894 - 1944)

Benjamin Franklin Smith

(1897 - 1974)

Maude Birdette Smith Council

(1900 - 1987)

Laura Ramele Smith

(1902 - 1989)

Vann Byrd Smith

(1904 - 1981)

John Wayne Smith Sr.

(1905 - 1989)

Flowers:

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