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Walter Richard Smith Sr.

Birth	:	11 Aug 1923 Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	15 Dec 2013 Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Eastside Cemetery, Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.9455986, -79.7533035
Description	:	Walter Richard Smith, Sr., 90, of Rockingham died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at First Health Moore Regional. He was born August 11, 1923, in Rockingham, a son of the late John Wesley Smith and Frances McIntosh Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife Margaret Zoë Harrell and sister, Mary Eliza Bunch, and brothers, Milton Ray Smith and John Wesley Smith, Jr. Richard graduated from Rockingham High School and attended High Point College until being drafted into the Army Air Corps during World War II. He served in the Pacific campaign, stationed in Australia, Philippines, and Okinawa.... Read More	Walter Richard Smith, Sr., 90, of Rockingham died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at First Health Moore Regional. He was born August 11, 1923, in Rockingham, a son of the late John Wesley Smith and Frances McIntosh Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife Margaret Zoë Harrell and sister, Mary Eliza Bunch, and brothers, Milton Ray Smith and John Wesley Smith, Jr. Richard graduated from Rockingham High School and attended High Point College until being drafted into the Army Air Corps during World War II. He served in the Pacific campaign, stationed in Australia, Philippines, and Okinawa. His group was called "The Flying Circus". After WWII, he returned to High Point College. Upon his return to Rockingham, he went to work with his father at Smith Auto Parts where he worked until selling the business to Barnes Motor and Parts and retiring completely in 1999. He took pride in the fact that Smith Auto Parts ran 80 years through four generations of Smiths. He served as President of the North Carolina Automotive Wholesale Association 1978-79. Richard was a member of the Civitan Club where he served one term as President and was the 1993-94 Civitan of the Year. He was also a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Rockingham where he served on various committees. He is survived by sisters, Elnora Smith Stedman of Rockingham and Rebecca Smith Williams of Little River, SC.; sons, Walter Richard "Dickey" Smith, Jr. and wife Jan of Rockingham, Larry McIntosh Smith and wife Lynn of Pineville, and daughter, Margaret Smith Bostrom and friend John Whitlock of Chapin, SC.; grandchildren, Kelly Smith Avant and husband Chris, Richard Scott Smith and wife Kacy, Caroline Cooper Smith, Ed Bostrom, Creighton Bostrom and wife Cindy Jo; great-grandchildren, Erin Bostrom and Devon Bostrom. We would like to acknowledge his special friend Jean Cain and caregiver Geneva Hodges. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 on Friday, December 20th at First Baptist Church of Rockingham with Dr. Jim Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Eastside Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 19th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Watson-King Funeral home in Rockingham and other times at the home of Dickey and Jan Smith. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 201 North Randolph Street, Rockingham, NC 28379. Source: http://www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com

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Where is Walter Richard Smith Sr.'s memorial?
Walter Richard Smith Sr.'s memorial is located at: Eastside Cemetery, Rockingham, Richmond County, USA.
When did Walter Richard Smith Sr. death?
Walter Richard Smith Sr. death on 15 Dec 2013 in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Walter Richard Smith Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 34.9455986
Longitude: -79.7533035

Family Members:

Parent

John Wesley Smith Sr.

(1897 - 1987)

Frances Elizabeth McIntosh Smith

(1895 - 1986)

Spouse

Margaret Zoe Harrill Smith

(1922 - 1994)

Siblings

SFC Milton Ray Smith

(1926 - 1998)

John Wesley Smith Jr.

(1935 - 1944)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Eastside Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9455986, -79.7533035

2. Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9435043, -79.7593689

3. Leak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9526000, -79.7590000

4. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 34.9419820, -79.7637680

5. Henry Harrison Covington Plot
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Coordinate: 34.9566130, -79.7542270

6. City of Rockingham Southside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9299142, -79.7575660

7. Everett Family Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9428152, -79.7733087

8. Wallace Isaac Everett Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9425970, -79.7734070

9. Elisha Long Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9256190, -79.7540660

10. Richmond County Veterans Memorial Park
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9352600, -79.7780000

11. County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9247160, -79.7420310

12. Long Dairy Farm Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9218900, -79.7556100

13. Great Falls Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.9395100, -79.7829800

14. Scottish Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9668490, -79.7364820

15. Philadelphia United Methodist Church Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9557180, -79.7248840

16. Richmond County Memorial Park
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9203880, -79.7443910

17. Northam Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9668999, -79.7739029

18. W. Covington Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9749100, -79.7617050

19. Terry Bridge Cemetery
Roberdell, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9718610, -79.7347410

20. Mount Calvary Rock of Ages Church
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9256130, -79.7225480

21. Champ Terry Cemetery
Roberdell, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9815120, -79.7530200

22. Covington Family Cemetery #02
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9820870, -79.7685070

23. Sandy Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9819090, -79.7710100

24. Benjamin Covington Cemetery
Rockingham, Richmond County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9189420, -79.7893660