Arthur “Doug” Smith, 64 a native of the Mesic Community passed Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Rosharon, TX.

Doug entered East Carolina Fall of 1979 to begin his college football career under
Legendary Coach Pat Dye and Frank Orgel. Doug played for East Carolina 1979-80.
He transferred to Auburn University, fall of 1981 to rejoin Coach Pat Dye.

Doug went on to play for the Houston Oilers for 9 years as Defensive Tackle & Defensive End retiring in 1993.

His Service is 12:00 PM, Saturday, August 10, 2024 at New Bern Eastern Missionary Baptist Headquarters, 885 Hwy. 306 North, Grantsboro, NC. A Private Interment will be held at the Mesic Memorial Cemetery, Mesic, NC.

Doug is survived by his wife, Rebecca J. Smith, of the home; sons, DeNoto (Michelle), Dougie, Harrison (Erin); daughters, Nickolette, Sierra (Duane); brothers, Clyde Smith, Jr. (Andrea), Royal Smith (Hazel), Bill Smith, Jackie Smith (Burnetta), Charles Smith (Cathy); sisters, Evelyn King, Corine Moore (James), Sherline Smith-Ned (Clement) Evangeline Moore (William); Carol Sparrow (James Jr.) and Velvet Smith; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The service may be viewed on Oscar's Mortuary Facebook Page.