Luther Denton Smith
November 7, 1929 ~ October 30, 2010
Mr. Luther Denton Smith, age 80, of Rocky Mount, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 30, 2010.
Born November 7, 1929 in Nash County, NC, he was a son of the late William Floyd Smith and Estelle Johnson Myers. He was an insurance salesman and a veteran of the United States Army.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Rosetta Britt Smith; eight daughters, Dorothy Wingo and her husband, Frank; Deborah Sullivan and her husband, Danny; Denise Brown and her husband, Pastor James Brown; Diana Ward and her husband, Gary; Delilah Adkins and her husband, Sam; Dawn Jones and her husband, David; Darolyn Peacock and her husband, Ronnie, and Duwana Mae Legg; a son, Steven Luther Smith; a step-daughter, Andrea Burger and her husband, Jim; two sisters, Rose L. Morales and Shirley Beard; eighteen grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlene S. Perry; a great granddaughter, Gracie Jean Lockyer; a sister, Elnora Pridgen; and two brothers, Joseph "Joe" Smith and William "Jack" Floyd Smith, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Pastor Finley Cutshaw, Pastor James Brown, and Pastor Brandon Ward will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:30 PM on Monday evening, November 1, 2010, at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the home of Luther D. Smith.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or on-line at www.alz.org.
You may share your memories and condolences with the Smith family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 11/1, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 11/2, 2:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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I am so thankful to have known such a wonderful Christian man. Many Sundays growing up I would go home from chuch with his daugher, Deborah and spend the day. She and I were best of friends. Mr. Smith would always have kind words to say and just was such a joy to be around him. My prayers go out to all of the family. May the Lord be with you in your time of loss.
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Dear Friends I know that you were saddened by the death of Luther. He wil be greatly missed by you and his many friends. Though sympathy is small consolation, even when it comes from the hearts of those who share your sorrow, I want you to know how keenly your loss is felt by me and others who knew him. It was my privilege to know Luther personally. I had a great deal of respect for him and greatly appreciated his friendship. Although there is little that I can do or say to help you in this time of grief, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Frederick Turnage
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I am very sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Luther, I know how it feels to lose someone you love and for that reason I want to express my sympathy and share a few words of encouragement. Psalm 3418 says that God cares when we are broken at heart and he is there for us when our spirit is crushed. Isaiah 258 mentions a time when He will swallow up death forever and wipe all the tears from our faces. It is my wish you will find comfort and hope from these thoughts.
To the Smith daughters. Both your parents were extraordinary people. I have fond memories of both of them. Wayne Mercer