Mr. Smith was born in Cleveland County on April 9, 1969 and was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Shelby.  He worked as a  repairman in the heating and air industry as long as his health permitted.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of twenty-one years, Donna Austin Smith; father and stepmother, Neal and Rita Smith of Alexis; mother and stepfather, Carolyn and Boyd Hamrick of Shelby; sons, Lewis Smith, Alex Smith and Brandon Smith all of Chester, SC; brother and sister-in-law, Todd and Starlena Smith of Shelby and sister and brother-in-law, Jenny and John Birt of Shelby.

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 PM Tuesday at Stamey Funeral Home in Fallston.

Funeral Service: The funeral service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday at Stamey Funeral Home Chapel.

Officiating:  Rev. Mel Lockhardt

Burial:  Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby