Thomas "Joe" Smith
May 13, 1939 ~ April 28, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Thomas "Joe" Smith, 73, of Asheville, died on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals following a long battle with cancer.
Mr. Smith was a son of the late Roy K. Smith, Sr. and Lucille Marie Queen Smith.
Mr. Smith had retired from BASF. In his free time, he loved to bowl. He'll be remembered as special Uncle Joe, and he was loved by all.
He is survived by his brother, Kermit Smith, Jr., and wife Gerri, sister, Norma Wallin, and brother, Roger Smith and wife Martha; many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; and by his special friends at Bojangle's.
A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Asheville, NC 28801.
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To all of Joe’s family, I have had the pleasure of knowing Joe since the seventh grade at Hall Fletcher. Joe was one of the nicest young guys at HF. Coach Joe Eblen has always asked about how Joe was doing. Joe had lots of good friends, because he always was a friend to others. Joe will always be missed!
Dear Kermit and Family, Although I had not seen Joe in a number of years, I often thought of him and the good times we had at Hall Fletcher. I remember him being the fastest runner on the football team and the many touchdowns that he scored. You are in my prayers at this time.