Joseph J Smith, born May 8, 1937 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 4, 2023. Joe was a loving husband, father, friend, artist and a soul full of love to all who knew him. Joe lived his life with compassion and vigor. Joe was a brilliant man, but he was modest and generous. He lived a life to be modeled after. Joe was a master of the pedal steel guitar and in the house band on The Grand Ole Opry before returning to the Charlotte NC area and becoming a successful business owner.
He is survived by his wife; Julia Ann Smith (he married the love of his life on January 8th, 1955, the two love birds recently celebrated their 68th wedding Anniversary), his Children; Benjie Smith (wife, Leslie), Debbie Barnes (husband, Carl), Lynn Wu (husband, Larry), Grandchildren; Suzanne Wright, Adam Deshields, Jason Smith, Green Wu, Leila Wu. Great Grand Children; Savannah Wright, Dalton Deshields, Logan Smith, and LilyAnne Smith.
A Drop-By service for the celebration and remembrance of Joe will be held at his home on Saturday March 18th between 11:00am and 2:00 pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenfs.com for the Smith family.