Gaylord Leslie Smith

Gaylord Leslie “Smitty” Smith, 84, passed away at home on Friday, June 17, 2022. He was the son of the late Gaylord and Dorothy Townsend Smith. Smitty was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He worked with GE for 43 years where he was a Quality Control Engineer. The legacy he leaves was a life filled with kindness and grace. 1 Peter 5:5 “God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.” He will be missed by many.

In addition to his parents, Smitty was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Rice Smith; daughter, Deborah Ann Smith and step-daughter Melanie W Presnell; and step-son, Trail Winters.

He is survived by his wife, Sammie Parsley Smith; son, David Smith (Robin) of Taylorsville; daughters, Brenda Garrett (Ben) of Wilkesboro, Kellie Chapman (Guy) of Taylorsville; step-daughters, Angie Butler (Eric) of Morganton, and Kathy Winters Alexander (Duane) of Taylorsville; grandchildren, Mac, Cory, and Adam; step-grandchildren, Cade, Calam, Alex, Brittany, Jami, Tristen, and Seth; step-great grandchildren, Chloe and Lily; brother, Clarke Smith (Phyllis) of Windham, Maine; and caregivers, Dr. Mattie DeRosa, MD, Lauren Hall, and Michael Little.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Highland Baptist Church with Reverend’s Dr. Jeff Myers, Charlie Sisti and Kenny Robison officiating. There will be no formal receiving at this time.

Memorials may be made to Highland Baptist Church, 828 9th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 or to PACE at Home, 1915 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Newton, NC 28658.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.drumfh-hickory.com for the Smith family.