Troy Ruffin Smith
September 1, 1935 ~ April 27, 2015
Rocky Mount - Troy Ruffin Smith, age 79, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015. Troy was born on September 1, 1935, in Nash County and was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah Ruffin Smith and Minnie Clara Joyner Smith and one sister, Katherine Catlett.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Jean Barnes Smith of Rocky Mount; his daughter Darlene Smith Jones and her husband, Ray, of Rocky Mount; his son Skyler Tant Smith and his wife, Julie, also of Rocky Mount; four brothers, Coy Smith and his wife, Mae, of Nashville, Shelton Smith of Castalia, Floyd Smith of Selma, and Grady Smith and his wife, Linda, of Rocky Mount; and a sister, Letha Rowe of Rocky Mount. He also leaves to cherish his memory his grandchildren, Kendall Smith and his wife Meghan, Justin Smith and his wife Megan, Chris Jones, Kristin Boseman and her husband Phillip, Briana Boseman and her husband Daniel, Kristen Emerson and her husband Steve, and Anna Grace and Sarah Snead; and two great grandchildren, Payton and Oliva Boseman.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Grace Baptist Temple Church, 8923 W. Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, 27803, with Reverend Tim Smith officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held the evening prior from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 4/29, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Grace Baptist Temple
8923 West Mount Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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Thursday 4/30, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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So sorry to hear about the passing of Troy. He was a fine man. May the Lord bless each one of you in a special way. He is now with his Lord and Savior. Joe and Mary Ezzell
Our prayers are with the family ,especially his wife , children and grandchildren. We pray GOD will shower you with his loving grace and fill you with precious sweet memories of all the good times and his love. We rejoice with you in his homecoming to be with his Lord and Savior. In Christian love and sympathy, Tom and Martha Barnes
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So thankful that God allowed us to know Mr. Troy, will always remember his kindness, his smile, his wonderful music, and we rejoice knowing he is HOME with Jesus. May our Lord hold you especially close until you meet again. Love you and may the blessing of the Lord overtake you!!
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God Bless the memory of Troy ….he was a man that never changed and he would let you know what he Believed ….. Enjoyed through the years serving with him and Jean in rest home ministries for many years ….He could be depended on to be there and ready to sing To the family thoughts and prayers go your way for the future …….Such joy you all will have to laugh and cry but memories that cant be taken away… Thoughts and Prayers The Ayers
In our time of grieve, we do well to remember the Bible says that the meek will possess the earth, & they will find exquisite delight in the abundance & peace. (Ps. 3711) Jehovah God intended something far better for us. (Gen. 128) The fulfillment of that promises is certain. (Rev. 21 3, 4)