Cameron L. Smith
November 7, 1920 ~ January 15, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Cameron L. Smith, 85, of 49 Nevada Avenue, Asheville, died Sunday, January 15, 2006, at his home.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Jennings and Pearl Gill Smith. He was married for 58 years to Ruth Arrington Smith, who died August 22, 2005, and was also preceded in death by a
sister, Betty Dalton. Mr. Smith was a long distance driver for ETL and Mason Dixon Trucking Companies and was a member of Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn Martin and her husband, Gary, of Advance; a son, Chuck Smith and his wife, Willie, of Fletcher; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and a sister, Louise McCormick of Ames, IA.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, Asheville, with the Rev. Jim Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Christian Broadcasting WMIT, PO Box 159, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
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Dear Chuck, Willie and family,
Peaceful blessings to you and your family as they come together to remember and lift-up the life of your father. May you find comfort in your family and friends near and far.
Carolyn, Gary, Scott, Lori, and Matt, I wanted to let you know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. You are all such wonderful people and I know that Nana and Grandaddy instilled those wonderful values in you all. I love you all!
Chuck,
I’m so sorry to hear about your father passing away. Don McGlone emailed me last night to let me know. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Chuck, Willie & Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your father passing away. Don McGlone emailed me last night to let me know. May you find comfort in knowing you have friends who care and are always there for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Carolyn, Gary, Scott, Lori, Matt, and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Cameron and Ruth had to be wonderful people, for all of you to be such WONDERFUL, LOVING, CARING CHRISTIAN FRIENDS and FAMILY. We know that some trait from Cameron and Ruth has been passed on to each one of you.
May God be with you during this time and give you the strength, love and support that you need.
WE LOVE YOU ALL,
Love,
Brian, Valarie & Hannah
Chuck,
May you take comfort in knowing that you are now blessed with two very special angels who will be looking over you until you join them both with Jesus in Heaven. Our deepest condolences on the lost of your father.
Dave & Sharon
Lottie and Harold were saddened to learn of Cameron’s passing. Lottie has been a friend of the Smith family for many years.
God walks with us. He scoops us up in His arms or simply sits with us in silent strength until we cannot
avoid the awesome recognition that yes, even now. He is here.’ –
Gloria Gaither
Mr. Smith treated me as family. I loved him and will miss him. Beverly
My family would like to express our deepest condolences to your family.
Smitty was a wonderful friend to both my late husband and myself.He was such a kind and caring person who was never afraid to help out when he was needed..We will miss him very much.
Annabelle, Don, Louis and families
Dear Carolyn and Chuck,
Your Mom and Dad were very special people who treated me like another son. I will always be grateful for their kindness and love shown to me. They truly were like another set of parents to me and lived with the highest Christian principles!
Ruth and Cameron can now stroll over the streets of Heaven together forever! I loved them both very much and will miss them as I know you will. Thank you for the great memories Ruth and Cameron and for being such wonderful grandparents!