Wesley Ervin Smith's Obituary
Wesley Ervin Smith, 69, of Norwood, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
Ervin was born February 27, 1954 to the late Grover Cephus and Emma Kimrey Smith. He was also proceeded in death by two great-grandchildren, Grayson Daniel Smith and Ellie Grace Smith.
Survivors include wife of almost 43 years, Ellen Howell Smith of the home; children, Harley Daniel Smith (Dianne) and Jessica Carpenter (Walter) all of Norwood; grandchildren, Heather Smith of Norwood, Jason Smith of Denton, Emily Mesnard (Ramsey) of Lincoln, NE, Levi Carpenter (Stephanie), Nicholas Carpenter and Wesley Smith of Norwood; great-grandchild, Shiloh Mesnard of Lincoln, NE; siblings, Ricky Blalock, Irene Barbee and Shelly Smith of Norwood.
Ervin was owner/operator of Double E trucking, continuing to perform all of his maintenance as long as he was able. He was born and raised in Norwood and lived his entire life within a mile of his childhood home. He loved farming and continued to work part-time for Frank Lee Farms until the harvest of last fall. He was a member of The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Stuart, VA. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, gardening, camping, and spending time with family. There was nothing he could not do or figure out, and could often be found working on various projects.
Family will receive friends Thursday, March 30th, 6-8 pm. Funeral service will be Friday, March 31st at 11 am in the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel of Albemarle with Pastor Harold Gates officiating, followed by a private burial.
Services provided by Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle.
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