Gene "Earl" Smith

            Gene “Earl” Smith, age 65, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

            He was born January 19, 1958, the son of the late Raymond Smith and Elizabeth Higgenbothem Smith.

            He was a truck driver for most of his working career and attended East Taylorsville Baptist Church. He enjoyed working in bead work and crafts of all kinds. He also enjoyed fishing and motorcycle riding and loved to make people laugh.

            Including his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandchild, Emily Carroll.

            Those left to cherish and honor his memory include: his wife for almost 39 years, Donna Durmire Smith; his daughters, Rebecca “Becky” Carroll, Shirley Smith both of Statesville; his son, David Smith (Nicole) of Hudson; his grandchildren, Matthew Carroll, Jayden Parker, Colton Queen, Fiona Keener, Heidi Keener; his brothers, Barry Smith (Lisa) of Franklin, NC, Brian Smith, Danny Smith both of Dade City, FL.

            A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Gene “Earl” Smith.

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