Elker Smith, 93, a native of Pamlico County, North Carolina passed December 28, 2022 at NYC Health Hospital-Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY.
His New York service is Noon, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Frank R. Bell Funeral Home 536 Sterling Place Brooklyn, NY.
A graveside service will be held in Arapahoe, North Carolina Noon, Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Ganus Memorial Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Susie Smith of Brooklyn, NY; two daughters, Cynthia Renee Liverpool, Brooklyn, NY and Pier Adrienne Villanueva, Montclair, NJ; two sons, Darryl Smith and Stephen Smith both of Decatur, GA; sister Willie Bell Jones, Brooklyn, NY; eight grandchildren.
We will always remember Uncle Elker as one of the bedrocks of the family. A firm, steady, kind and warm presence. There throughout our lives. Leading and guiding. We know he continues to, and always will, protect and guide us.
We give our deepest condolences to Aunt Susie, Renee, Pier, Darryl and Stephen. In Love and Prayer- Always. Kokayi Issa (fka- Rodney Applewhite) and Family. Clarkston, Georgia
Those we love are as close as a warm memory, as near as a quiet afternoon spent remembering favorite times together. Love, Sharon Applewhite & Family. Clarkston, GA
To Aunt Susie and the entire family: Our most sincere prayers, thoughts and condolences to you during this challenges time. We love y'all much, Charles, Marion & Lillie Ruth, Havelock NC
Aunt Susie and cousins, we are very saddened by the lose of uncle Elker. Nothing will ever take away our memories of uncle Elker. May your memories be ones that give you comfort and reminders of happier times. You are always in our hearts and prayers! Love you and God bless you. Gloria Ann and Gregory Russell Williamsburg, VA
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