Ricky Joe Smith, 55, of 525 Graham Street, Albemarle, passed away November 13, 2011 at Stanly Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. . Born December 16, 1955, in Stanly County to the late Marvin Alexander Smith and Ruby Lee Andrews Smith, he is survived by five brothers, Lee, Bennie and David Smith, all of Albemarle, Tommy Smith of Asheboro, and Richard Smith of Kannapolis; and one sister, Carolyn Miller of Salisbury. The family will be meeting at the home of his brother, Bennie Smith, 1023 Austin Street, Albemarle. Memorials may be made to Hartsell Funeral Home, c/o Ricky Joe Smith account, PO Box 7, Albemarle, NC 28002. Hartsell Funeral Home is serving the Smith family.