Richard D. “Dick” Smith, 90, passed away in his sleep Saturday, July 29, 2017.
He was born May 20, 1927, to the late William C. Smith and Agnes M. Smith in Chicago, Ill. Dick served in the U.S. Marine Corps with occupation forces in China during World War II. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Hargett in 1953. He was employed as an air traffic controller and salesman.
Dick was an avid reader and history buff. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren. He was active in the Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder and Sunday school teacher.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Hargett Smith; one daughter, Leslie DeBaun of Rougemont, N.C.; three sons, Richard Smith of Wilmington, N.C., Bill Smith of Goldsboro, N.C., and Stephen Smith of Locust, N.C.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, at Cape Fear Presbyterian Church, 2606 Newkirk Ave., Wilmington.
The family would like to thank Sherwood Manor and their staff for their excellent TLC. Memorials may be made to Sherwood Manor Assisted Living, 1605 Robinhood Road, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Condolences may be left at andrewsmortuary.com.
