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Roland Wilson Smith Sr.

Birth	:	14 Jan 1915 Francisco, Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	20 May 2013 Pilot Mountain, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Skyline Memory Gardens, Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.4745610, -80.5856500
Description	:	PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC ~ After overcoming odds on many occasions to survive, Roland W. Smith, Sr. finally entered into the joy of his new life Monday, May 20, 2013 at his home at Old Westfield Road, Pilot Mountain. He was born January 14, 1915 in Stokes County to the late Jarvis Kennon & Ida Smith. Mr. Smith's father, the late Jarvis Kennon Smith, Sr., founded Smith Guano and Hardware Co. in 1929. Later, following his father's death in 1966, Mr. Smith co-owned Smith Hardware with brothers Raymond and J.K. Smith, Jr., eventually becoming sole owner and operator of the business.... Read More	PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC ~ After overcoming odds on many occasions to survive, Roland W. Smith, Sr. finally entered into the joy of his new life Monday, May 20, 2013 at his home at Old Westfield Road, Pilot Mountain. He was born January 14, 1915 in Stokes County to the late Jarvis Kennon & Ida Smith. Mr. Smith's father, the late Jarvis Kennon Smith, Sr., founded Smith Guano and Hardware Co. in 1929. Later, following his father's death in 1966, Mr. Smith co-owned Smith Hardware with brothers Raymond and J.K. Smith, Jr., eventually becoming sole owner and operator of the business. Another brother, Al Smith, owned and operated Al Smith Appliance in the same block as Smith Hardware. A nephew, Freddy D. Smith, following service in the Army, participated in the operation and later ownership of the store through his father, Raymond Smith. Roland Smith was in the 1939 video of Pilot Mountain, was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed playing in earlier years. Mr. Smith was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain (316 E. Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041) since 1948 where he had served as an Elder. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and wore the NRA hat proudly. He will be missed greatly by his family, friends and customers. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sherri Jo Smith Collins & Paul Steven Collins of Pilot Mountain; son, Roland Wilson Smith Jr. of the home; grandchildren, Carrie Elizabeth Collins and Daniel Joseph Collins; nephews, Freddy D. Smith and Kenneth A. Smith, both of Pilot Mountain; sister-in-law, Hazel Smith of Francisco; and other relatives. He also will be missed by his caregivers, Fran Winters, Brandi "Red Bird" Rose, Daniel Collins (grandson), Joe Shelor, Donah Dodson, Cathy Kippe, Donnie "Waterman" Riggs and Chrystal Lawrence. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, his wife of 56 years, Foye Elizabeth Cook Smith; sister, Irene Badgett; and brothers, Raymond Smith, Al Smith and J.K. Smith, Jr. The funeral will be Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain, conducted by Rev. Kristi Rolison, Rev. Allen Morrison and Paul Collins. Procession to the committal service will be Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain, going to Skyline Memory Gardens (432 Old Buck Shoals Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030) for an 11:00 a.m. service. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the church from 6 p.m. until time of service, again after the service from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m and at other times at Mr. Smith's home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Music Fund/Pipe Organ Fund, P.O. Box 1209, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041. Howell-Nelson Funeral Service of Pilot Mountain is serving the family.

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Roland Wilson Smith Sr.'s memorial is located at: Skyline Memory Gardens, Mount Airy, Surry County, USA.
When did Roland Wilson Smith Sr. death?
Roland Wilson Smith Sr. death on 20 May 2013 in Pilot Mountain, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 36.4745610
Longitude: -80.5856500

Family Members:

Parent

Jarvis Kennon Smith Sr.

(1878 - 1966)

Ida Carrie Smith Smith

(1887 - 1990)

Spouse

Foye Elizabeth Cook Smith

(1914 - 2006)

Siblings

Raymond Murry Smith

(1907 - 1986)

Carrie Irene Smith Badgett

(1908 - 1993)

Wilbur Alden “Al” Smith

(1911 - 2006)

Jarvis Kennon “J.K.” Smith Jr.

(1918 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Skyline Memory Gardens
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4745610, -80.5856500

2. Smith Family Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4773598, -80.5760269

3. Southside Baptist Church Cemetery
Boones Hill, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4725280, -80.5729720

4. Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
Oak Grove (Mount Airy South), Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4899770, -80.5757520

5. Haymore Family Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4812486, -80.5608610

6. McGee Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4550800, -80.5700400

7. Old Methodist Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4948349, -80.6033630

8. Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
Holly Springs, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4625816, -80.5570297

9. Mount Calvary Christian Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Combstown, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5005470, -80.5794810

10. W.C. Hiatt Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4484329, -80.5796204

11. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4971990, -80.6057260

12. Norman Family Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4867516, -80.6183090

13. Doss Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4553337, -80.6131363

14. Forkner Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4978900, -80.5628510

15. James Monroe Hiatt Memorial Cemetery
Sheltontown, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4937782, -80.5521698

16. Midkiff Cemetery
Flat Rock, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5038986, -80.5642014

17. Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery
Flat Rock, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5085983, -80.5749969

18. Peoples Church Cemetery
Holly Springs, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4501100, -80.5525000

19. Kirkman Family Cemetery
Sheltontown, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4851110, -80.5421120

20. Shelton Church Of The Brethren Cemetery
Sheltontown, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4945180, -80.5473210

21. First Baptist Church Columbarium
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5071760, -80.6085860

22. Kirkman Cemetery
Sheltontown, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4974420, -80.5485980

23. Catus Cemetery
Mount Airy, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5006111, -80.6212222

24. White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery
White Plains, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4534820, -80.6296600