Ronald Gene Smith, 77, of Stanfield, died July 26, 2014 at home.
He was the son of the late Roy Sydney and Eva Autie Bell Smith. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Clifford, Keith, Larry and Jerry.
The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm Tuesday July 29, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland. The funeral service will be Wednesday July 30, at 1:00 pm at St. Stephens Wesleyan Church with the burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors include wife, Faye Love Smith; sons, Dale (Cheryl) of Stanfield, Allen(Myra ) of Albemarle; daughter, Jeanne Smith Fox of Alaska; grandchildren, Sheila (Brian) Helms, Stacey (Ryan) Faggart and Trevor Fox;. great grandchildren, Matthew, Hunter and Ethan Helms, Mason, Kayley and Lillian Faggart; brother Reese; and sisters Leora, Marvine, Diane and Doris.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly County, 960 North First St., Albemarle, NC 28001 or St. Stephens Wesleyan Church, 7601 Brush Arbor Road, Concord, NC 28025.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is assisting the family.