Fred Dyer Smith, Jr.

Fred Dyer Smith, Jr., 78, of 1208 Forrest Road, Eden,NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 26th, 2013. A funeral service celebrating the life of Fred will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28th at First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden, with burial to follow at Ridge-View Memorial Gardens on Highway 135, Eden.

Fred was born in the Leaksville section of Eden on June 5, 1934 to the late Fred Dyer Smith and Hattie Carter Smith. He was a graduate of Leaksville High School, class of 1952. Fred served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1954 - 1962. He was an active member and Ordained Deacon of the First Baptist Church and was active in all aspects of the Church Music Ministry. He held a Private Pilot's License and was an active Piano Technician for over forty years.

Fred is survived by his wife, Barbara Hopkins Smith of the home; son, Richard D. Smith and wife Sherri of Morehead City; sisters, Eunice Smith Shreve of Cary, NC and Ruby Smith Hinson of Stoneville,NC. He has two granchildren, Tori Smith and Jacob Smith both of Morehead City and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceeded in death along with his parents by his sister, Mary Sue Smith Surber and his daughter, Deborah Lynn Smith.

The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 7 - 9 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Music Ministry, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden,NC 27288 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com