Joseph Graham Smith Jr.

Joseph “J.G.” Graham Smith, Jr. of New Hill, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Wake Med Hospital in Cary. J.G. was born October 18, 1942 in Raleigh, NC to late Joseph and Annie Smith. He was employed by WRAL where he spent 30 years as a dedicated editor. J.G. was best known for the love he had for his family. Even on the hardest of days, he would lend his ear and give the best advice. He knew he was put on this earth to remain strong for his family and could make you smile even when you really didn’t feel like it. In his spare time, J.G. enjoyed fishing and was very much looking forward to a deep sea fishing excursion with his granddaughter, Victoria or better known to him as, “Angel.” J.G. was also a devoted member of New Hill Baptist Church J.G. is survived by his wife, Nancy Smith; his brother, George Smith (Marion), his sisters, Margaret Keller (Bill), Pat Hyatt, Ethel Smith (Hugh), Nell Renfrew-Sutton (C.L.), his son, Joey Smith; daughters, Julia Smith Easley, Rhonda Repp, Cynthia McLean, Jennifer Smith and stepdaughter, Christia Humburg, his granddaughter Victoria McLean and 15 grandchildren also 1 great grandchild. The family will receive friends from 10:00am – 12:00pm on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at New Hill Baptist Church, 3700 Old US Highway 1, New Hill, NC 27562. A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm at New Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.