Ronald “Ron” Clare Smith

BATTLEBORO - Ronald "Ron" Clare Smith, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Born in Wayne County, MI on January 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Clifford Andrew Smith, Sr. and Helen Marie Zurna Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert "Bob" Smith. Ron was a family man, and extremely proud of his children and grandchildren. He filled his days spending time with his family and making memories he dearly cherished. Ron enjoyed life to the fullest as he was known as "Smith-Dawg" by many. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Ron is survived by his wife of 25 years, Cindy Smith; his daughters, Christina Smith Peckat (Donald, II) of Anchorage, AK and Kayce Smith of Raleigh; his sons, Jason Benson (Heather) of Denver, CO and James Benson (Katie) of Battleboro; his grandchildren, Bella Wooldridge, Abigail Benson, Tyler Benson, Leland Benson, Hayden Benson, Kenzie Benson, and Eliza Smith; his brothers, Gary Smith and Clifford Smith, Jr.; his sister, Renee Smith Passmore; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Rise Church - Rocky Mount Campus, 3520 Bishop Road, Rocky Mount, with Pastor Jason Cockrell and Pastor Richard Gurganus officiating. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time. The family in an extra effort to keep the safety of themselves and others a priority, will be having a virtual service. It will be live streamed at https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81659566321?pwd=aXd5TlNFY3YxNi9nL1A4RnpDYTJXdz09 Meeting ID: 816 5956 6321 Passcode: RCSMITH In an extra effort to celebrate Ron's life, the family encourages for everyone to wear "Denver Bronco" or "Hawaiian" attire to the service. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Ron's memory to the Pledge the Pink Foundation, PO Box 3195, Blufton, SC 29910. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service RISE Church - Rocky Mount Campus 3520 Bishop Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-557-1793 --> | Saturday 1/30, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Rise Church - Rocky Mount Campus, 3520 Bishop Road, Rocky Mount, with Pastor Jason Cockrell and Pastor Richard Gurganus officiating.