Johnny L Smith
Belmont- John "Johnny" Louis Smith, 60, of Belmont passed away on January 18, 2014, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was a native of Gaston County, born May 14, 1953 to the late Kenneth and Sharon Slaton Smith.
John had retired from Yates Wilbert Vault Company, Charlotte with 32 years of service, and had worked in the funeral industry for over 40 years. He loved to fish, hunt and spent time with his family especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James Smith, and a sister Audrey Price
Survivors include his daughters, Lea Smith Orr and her husband Kevin of Gastonia; Dana Smith Moody and her husband Sean of Mt. Holly; his girlfriend Patricia Little; grandchildren, Kristina Phillips, Joshua Orr and Aiden Moody; and his best friend and beloved dog, Buddy..
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:00pm Monday at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home
A Memorial service will follow at 6:00pm at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with Reverend Odell Cook officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his Wilbert work family.
Interment will be private
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is serving the
Family