LONGWOOD — Horace Dickson Smith, 87, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019.
Born Dec. 19, 1931, in Brunswick County, he was a son of the late Sicero Smith and Bessie Hickman Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Maggie Larrimore Smith.
He was a retired farmer and dedicated member of Longwood Baptist Church, where he served on the board of deacons. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Surviving are his daughters, Vickie Grissett and Nancy Simmons (Floyd), all of Longwood; brother, Bryan Smith (Jackie) of Ash; sisters, Isolene Rosa of Howard Beach, New York, and Dora Kannady of Wilmington; grandchildren, Amber, Brandon and Kristen; and great-grandson, Dixon.
A celebration of life will be conducted at 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, at Longwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Stanley and the Rev. Jason L. Benton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Active casket bearers will be Bryan Smith Jr., Sam C. Smith, Richard A. Teague, Brandon F. Simmons, Donald Davis and Israel Formyduval. Honorary casket bearers will be Waburn Walton, Marvin Ward, Lennon Smith, Leroy Benton, Howard Benton and Charles Sommersett.
The family wishes to thank his caregivers, Elaine Moskowitz, Vicky Jones and Crystal Smith for their care of Mr. Horace during his illness.
Memorials may be directed to Liberty Homecare and Hospice, 1120 Ocean Highway West, Supply, NC 28462.
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