Marvin Hayne Smith's Obituary
Marvin Hayne Smith, 73, of Locust NC passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home. His memorial service will be held 3 pm Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Locust with Rev. Dr. Tommy Ross officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church chapel.
Marvin was born on January 3, 1952, in Cabarrus County NC to the late Joseph I. Smith Jr. and Alma Tarlton Smith. He is survived by his wife Kathy Hinson Smith of the home, and son Sean Hayne Smith of Misenheimer NC. Marvin is also survived by a sister Betty Dianne Efird and husband Doyle of Stanfield NC, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Boyce Douglas Smith and a sister Carlyn Smith Bishop.
Marvin graduated from the West Stanly High School class of 1970. He was an air compressor mechanic with AHS of Charlotte NC. Marvin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Locust where he was a former RA leader with the youth. He loved working in his yard, working with classic cars, and NASCAR racing and he loved beach trips.
The family request memorials be made to Atrium Health Hospice and Palliative Care Cabarrus (5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081) or to First Baptist Church of Locust, 320 South Central Avenue Locust, NC 28097.
Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care of Locust is serving the Smith family.
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