Capt. Smith was born July 5, 1938. He was the son of the late James Edward Smith and Geneva Hickman Smith. Born and raised in Southport, he was a graduate of Southport High School. Capt. Smith was a Cape Fear River Pilot for 43 years. Buck enjoyed playing basketball, hunting, snow skiing, fishing, and Tarheel basketball.
Survivors include his son Darin Smith of Bolivia; a daughter Terre Smith Wrenn and husband John of Zebulon; two brothers, Billy Smith of Florida, and Chuck Smith of Southport; three grandchildren, Jeremy Wrenn, Julia Wrenn, and Davis Smith, and his dog Cash. He was preceded in death by a son Dean Smith, and a brother Jimmy “Bullet” Smith.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Northwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Southport Maritime Museum, 204 E. Moore Street, Southport, North Carolina 28461.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock –Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.