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Obituary For Payton Smith Jr.
Payton Smith Jr.,86, of Cove City, North Carolina entered into eternal rest Friday, March 20, 2026.
Visitation and Viewing will be held at Oscar's Memorial Chapel 4:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026 and at 5:00 PM King Solomon #1 Masonic Ritualistic Rites will be conducted.
His Service is 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Mt. Calvary M. B. Church 509 Carroll St., New Bern. The Entombment will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Smith, Cove City, NC; three sons, Kenneth Smith (Kim), Burlington, NJ, Wayne Smith, Las Vegas, NV (Taylor) and Payton Smith III of Colorado Spring, CO; two brothers, Tommy Smith (Brenda) Atlanta, TX and Harold Smith, New York, NY; two sisters, Betty Richburg, Florida and Prenietha Barbour (James); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
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Add A CondolenceI am saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences and take comfort in the resurrection hope (Job 14: 14-15, John 6:40 & Acts 24:15).
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To the family you have my condolences and may the Life and Service he gave speak for him. Love you family.ππΏππΏππΏππΏππΏβ₯οΈ
Carolyn, my sincere condolences to you and family. May sweet memories be forever in your hearts. Patricia Joyner Schoolmate Georgie Tyler HS
Carolyn and Smith family, I pray that God's comfort and peace surround you during this time of transition. I will miss the phone talks with Payton and his great sense of humor. God be with you.
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My heart felt condolences is to Deac's family.This man has preached his own funeral by the way he lived. He treated me the same from my 1st day at Mt. Calvary to his last day at Mt. Calvary M.B. Church.
Our House Home Care extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family. Thank you for entrusting us to provide the in-home care for your loved one. May God bless and comfort the family.
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
To: Carolyn & Family - - Offering, Our sincerest condolences with God's Blessings. Much Love, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!!
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Carol I'm so sorry for your loss. Payton was a wonderful man. I'll always remember him for making me feel so welcome and special when I joined church.May God give you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
