Obituary for Franklin "Frank" R. Smith
Franklin “Frank” Roosevelt Smith, 59, of Hillside Drive, Rockingham, passed away, Friday, July 31, 2020, at Hospice Haven.
Frank was born February 13, 1961, in Richmond County, son of Boyce Franklin Smith and Kay Roberts Smith
He was a life- long member of Cordova United Methodist Church, a 1979 graduate of Richmond Senior High School, where he was on the Baseball and Football teams; a 1993 graduate of Pembroke State University with a degree in Philosophy and Religion. Frank was employed for nine years at Burlington Industries but his job at PEBSCO he felt was more rewarding, as here he helped the employees of the State & County invest for their retirement. Frank loved his family and even though he was very intelligent, he had quite a quick wit, usually laughing at his own jokes, a great personality along with a great sense of humor. All these qualities in a man who suffered many years from MS ; He was a fighter and remained to be a fighter until the very end!
He was preceded in death by his mother, Kay Roberts Smith.
Survivors include, his wife, Linda Napier Smith; his father, Boyce Franklin Smith (Kay) of Rockingham; his daughter, Delaney Smith of the home; his sister, Pamela Meacham (Greg)of Ellerbe; and nieces and nephews, Drew Meacham, River Meacham, Natalie Meacham, Sarah Meacham and Chandler Napier.
Visitation will be held at Cordova United Methodist Church, Sunday, August 2, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 pm
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 3, 2020, at 1:00 pm, at Cordova United Methodist Church, Rockingham, Burial will follow at Richmond Memorial Park, Rockingham.
Due to Covid -19 restrictions face mask and social distancing are requested. Thank you for helping us keep our families as well as our staff safe!
Frank was born February 13, 1961, in Richmond County, son of Boyce Franklin Smith and Kay Roberts Smith
He was a life- long member of Cordova United Methodist Church, a 1979 graduate of Richmond Senior High School, where he was on the Baseball and Football teams; a 1993 graduate of Pembroke State University with a degree in Philosophy and Religion. Frank was employed for nine years at Burlington Industries but his job at PEBSCO he felt was more rewarding, as here he helped the employees of the State & County invest for their retirement. Frank loved his family and even though he was very intelligent, he had quite a quick wit, usually laughing at his own jokes, a great personality along with a great sense of humor. All these qualities in a man who suffered many years from MS ; He was a fighter and remained to be a fighter until the very end!
He was preceded in death by his mother, Kay Roberts Smith.
Survivors include, his wife, Linda Napier Smith; his father, Boyce Franklin Smith (Kay) of Rockingham; his daughter, Delaney Smith of the home; his sister, Pamela Meacham (Greg)of Ellerbe; and nieces and nephews, Drew Meacham, River Meacham, Natalie Meacham, Sarah Meacham and Chandler Napier.
Visitation will be held at Cordova United Methodist Church, Sunday, August 2, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 pm
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 3, 2020, at 1:00 pm, at Cordova United Methodist Church, Rockingham, Burial will follow at Richmond Memorial Park, Rockingham.
Due to Covid -19 restrictions face mask and social distancing are requested. Thank you for helping us keep our families as well as our staff safe!