Paul Edward Smith
December 7, 2017
Paul Edward Smith, 79, of Rutherfordton, NC went home to be with the Lord Thursday December 7, 2017 at Rutherfordton Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of the late Albert and Rena McCune Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gail, Larry, James and Lawrence; sisters, Pauline Wingate, Arlene Bear, Louise Maddox and Joan Sykes. Paul loved to watch the ministry of Jimmy Swagart on Church TV every Sunday. He was a Master SGT in the Marine Corp. with 21 years of service. While in the Marine Corp he served in 5 different Theaters and pulled 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He obtained numerous awards while serving in the military. He went to Clendenin High School. After the military he formed and managed his own construction company in Charleston, SC until he retired. He is survived by: wife, Wilda Sue Estep Smith; sons, Jeffrey Smith (Rhonda) and Danny Smith (Kathy); daughters, Erica Smith and Olivia Diane Smith; sister, Carolyn Wade; brothers, Gary A. Smith and John C. Smith; grandchildren, Hannah, Aiden and Brian. Visitation will be Wednesday December 13, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin. Funeral will be 11:00 AM Thursday December 14, 2017 at Matics Funeral Home Clendenin with Pastor Ray Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Smith Family Cemetery Clendenin. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.
Paul Edward Smith, 79, of Rutherfordton, NC went home to be with the Lord Thursday December 7, 2017 at Rutherfordton Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of the late Albert and Rena McCune Smith. He was also preceded in death... View Obituary & Service Information