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Wilbert Lee Smith, Jr.

Passed 03/01/2025

Obituary For Wilbert Lee Smith, Jr.

Wilbert Lee Smith Jr., 60, of Greensboro, North Carolina, a native of Havelock passed Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro.

Viewing hours begin 10:00 AM Thursday at Oscar's Mortuary.

His Service is 3:00 PM, Friday, March 7, 2025 at Hyman Chapel AME Zion Church 2180 NC Hwy. 101, Havelock, North Carolina. The interment will follow at Hyman Chapel Church Cemetery.

He is survived by his son, William David Smith; father, Wilbert L. Smith Sr. and mother, Ellen Hardesty Smith of Havelock; sister, Angela Mallard (Ronnie), New Bern; three aunts, Mamie Smith, New Bern, Thelma S. Washington, New York, NY and Norma Nelson, Beaufort.


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My condolences to the family. I wish my sister could have made it to the viewing and funeral. Will was a very kind man. He did the best he could to help anyone he could. He was the heart of the community that he lived in. Although he will be missed, he is no longer suffering.

Anika Gray

My condolences go out to the family of Webb, my brother David Williams's dearest friend. I was just talking to my brother last night and he was telling me this story of how he was standing on the steps of the student union at NCA&T, when Webb and a few other students drove up, got out of the car with their things, and headed up the steps. He said in his deepest voice "do y'all need some help"? They said," Yes, we are freshmen", and then David said, "I am too". That was the beginning of a lifetime friendship with David and Webb. I live in Greensboro, NC and David never came to town to see me without seeing Webb. Actually, he probably saw Webb times when I didn't know he was in town. Rest well dear young man. we are freshmen

Shirley Thorne

Webb (Wilbert L. Smith) and I met the summer of 1982 at NC A&T while attending Summer Orientation before our Freshman year. We instantly became friends and were inseparable. We had the same major and took every one of our classes together the entire 4 years of undergrad. Webb was/is more than a Friend, he is my Brother. Other than the loss of my parents, blood brother, and daughter, I have known no greater pain than I know now. He was a good and kind hearted man, whom I will miss infinitely. That said, God has a date for us all and he called Webb home. No more suffering, no more pain. You fought a good fight and now it is time for you to rest my Brother. Although your earthen body is gone, you live on in me and all of us who love you and share memories of our time together on this side of Zion. Rest my Brother. Be at Peace.

David Williams

I met Wilbert at NCA&T State University in 1984. He was a great guy, and we stayed in touch for many years afterward. He will truly be missed, and I will be praying for the family in a time of need.

Ryan Turner

Angie and family my deepest sympathy, my heart was truly saddened.

Edith Mohammed

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family; we extend our sincerest condolences to you.

Jack Vann, Jr & Rosa Ellison.

Ellen and family: I was saddened to hear of Wilbert, Jr's passing. May his memory be a blessing to you and to all who loved him. I love you.

Nan Gilbert

Condolences to the Smith family

Vonda White

Wilbert, Ellen, Angie and family. Sincere condolences on the transitioning of your precious son and brother. I'm convinced that our Big God will give you all the strength and peace to carry on; knowing that you will see him again! God's abundant peace and blessings! With love, Carol (W) and family

Carol Andrews Lewis

To Angie and the family, may the peace of God comfort you. Wilbert had a gentle spirit.

Lois Frazier Murphy

Love and peace be with you momma and all the family. Marvin and I love you so very much.

Debby And Marvin Gibson

I offer my deepest sympathies during the loss of your loved one. Be blessed.

Shelly Wilson

Shelly Wilson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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