Birth date: Feb 6, 1947 Death date: Jun 7, 2022
Gary James Smith, also known as PeePaw to five grandchildren, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the age of 75. Born in Albemarle, North Carolina on February 6, 1947 to the late Laura Eudy Smith and Coy Jam Read Obituary
I was in the Army for a time with Gary. As a new track mechanic he taught me just about every thing I needed to know about repairing equipment. I had always hoped to see him again. I will now have to wait until I get to heaven. God bless Gary and Gary's family..
I am so very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing, I just heard this news today. He came to my shop and sat and talk several months back. The boys and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Avera Whitley
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Gary will be missed, but we have the hope of seeing him soon.
Charles and Lu-Anne Troutman
Gary was my cousin and neighbor. He will be greatly missed in our community. We will miss seeing him going to his shop and waving at us as he passed. He had a great sense of humor. To the family, know that we are so sorry. We will be holding you up in prayer during this difficult time. Coy and Brenda
I worked with Gary for a number of years in the Heavy Equipment business in the Charlotte area. He was a loyal and capable service manager for our company at the time and was a cheerful and friendly employee to everyone. Well liked and respected by customers and fellow employees alike, he was always upbeat and optimistic about life and work and just in general attitude. My condolences to his family and friends, as I'm sure he will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Gary.
Bill Marvin, Hickory, NC
I had the pleasure to tractor pull with this sweet man and remember him telling me to make those boys work for the win and don't give it to them. I will treasure his friendship and the memories forever. Full pull my friend
Going to miss you guy. But I will always remember the Sunday cruses in the Cuda.
Mitchell Honeycutt
