He was born in Catawba County on February 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Neva Sain Smith.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Sharon Perry Smith and a sister Joann Jenkins.
He is survived by his wife Judy Shelton Hager, a daughter Donna Meadows Shumaker and husband Danny Shumaker of Hickory; sons Jeffery Smith of Hickory, and Eric Smith and wife Tara of Gastonia; step-son Dr. Shelton Hager and wife Melissa of Kingsport, TN, grandchildren Matthew Smith, Luke Smith, Erin Meadows, Amber Meadows, Lindsey Meadows, and Rachael Meadows; step-grandchildren Grace and Sarah Hager of Kingsport, TN.
A private graveside service will be held Friday, April 10, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery with Pastor David Drysdale officiating.
Online condolences may be left at ww.hickoryfh.com.
Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.
