Neil Alexander Smith of Pinehurst, formerly of Raeford, died surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 6, 2020 in his home at the age of 84.
He was born in Hoke County on March 2, 1936, son of the late Clyde Edward Smith and Margaret Eva Clark Smith. He was preceded in death by his son Neil Edwin (Eddie) Smith. He was member of the First Baptist Church of Pinehurst and a former member of the Hoke County Rescue Squad.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Mary Ellen Jackson Smith of Pinehurst; a son, Gregory Alan Smith (Samantha) of Myrtle Beach; a daughter-in-law, Liz Ward Smith of Garne; four granddaughters, Leslie Batten (David), Amanda Smith, Jackie Loyd (Kenny) and Rebecca Smith; twin great-grandsons, Aaron and Daniel Batten; two sisters, Mary Smith Balch (George) of Raeford, and Margaret Smith Kutz of Wilmington; and a brother, Jerry Clark Smith of Alvin, Texas.
A private memorial service will be held later.
Memorials may be made to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com