Eugene Samuel Smart

Eugene S. Smart passed away peacefully on January 21, 2011 in the presence of his soul mate and beloved wife of 38 years Deborah Smart, daughter Richelle Smart and son Samuel Smart at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Gene was born in Conway, SC March 13th, 1948 to the late Myrtie Smart Ferneyhough and has resided in Greensboro, NC with his family since 1982.

Gene was honored to serve his country as Sergeant of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Infantry in the Vietnam War.

Gene loved to fish, hunt and most of all cook for family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Deborah Smart, daughter Richelle Smart, son Samuel Smart, brother Steven Ferneyhough as well as aunts and cousins including IdaMae Harris, Ruebelle Hendricks, Debbie Britton, Carol Buller, and was loved by many, many friends.

In Gene’s memory, the family asks that you educate yourself and others about Lifeshare of the Carolinas, whose mission is to improve the quality of human life through provision of organs and tissues for transplantation. The most important thing you can do is to register your organ donation decision and make sure your next-of-kin knows your feelings. Sadly, over 4,000 people die each year waiting on a suitable donor. Google Lifeshare of the Carolinas for more information.

The family will receive friends Thursday, January 27th, 2011 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home located at 515 N. Elm Street.

The funeral service will be held Friday, January 28th, 2011 at 2:00 at Hanes-Lineberry Chapel located at 515 N. Elm Street, followed by a military burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your donation to the American Liver Foundation and/or LifeShare of the Carolinas.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.