Willie Gray Smith, Jr.

Obituary For Willie Gray Smith, Jr.

Willie G. Smith, Jr. 66, of Walnut- Cove, NC died January 16, 2021. There will be a public viewing Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The family will have a Graveside Service at Fairview Cemetery, Walnut Cove, NC Friday, January 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Willie, better known as “Scoo-Boo”, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence. Willie was born to the late Willie Gray Smith, Sr. and Ada Dixon Smith on May 23, 1954. Willie graduated from South Stokes High School in 1972. Willie retired from the Stokes County School System after 29 years of service. He was a member of New London Progressive Primitive Baptist Church, Walnut Cove, NC. Willie was a mentor to his nephews and kids in the community and he was the #1 fan of the N. C. Tarheels basketball and the Carolina Panthers football team. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Smith.

He leaves to cherish his memories: His son; Travis of Walnut Cove, NC, daughter; Renea of Eden, NC, three grandchildren; Kadejah, Devan, Tyliz, four sisters; Ada Lister (Willie), Marsha Smith, Lila Smith, Sudie Brown (Tony) all of Walnut Cove, NC, three brothers; Curtis Smith, Don Smith both of Walnut Cove, NC, Dean Smith of Pinnacle, NC, a life-long friends; Ethelene France, five godchildren; Roger, Nikki, Carolyn, Richard, Joy, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, sister-in-law; Barbara Smith, two uncles; Harry and James Smith (Priscilla) both of Walnut Cove, NC, five aunts; Sarah Welch, Lucille Sapp, Blanche Bowman, Znonia Smith, Darlene Smith all of Walnut Cove, NC, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, his honorary friend, Rev. Michael W. King and best friends, Wesley, Dewey and Tracy.

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