Paul Eugene Smith

   Paul Eugene Smith, of Statesville, NC, departed this world on March 17, 2021 at Autumn Care in Iredell County.

   Paul was born May 30, 1932 in White Hall, IL.  He was the son of the late Lloyd Smith and Nettie (Pruitt) Smith.  In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by a son Paul Smith, Jr. and one brother and one sister.

   In life Paul’s last occupation was working for cannon matters as a sales manager.  In his past Paul worked for several years as the manager of Iredell Memorial Parks.  Paul honored our country and served in The United States Air Force.  Paul served in the Korean War as a B-29 gunner.  He earned an Associate’s Degree through the Unites States Air Force and was a lifetime member of the VFW.  He was a commander for the VFW post 2031 and he also served as Chaplain.  Other clubs that Paul was a part of included the Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge.

   Paul is survived by Geri Smith, the mother of his children, a son Ronald Lloyd Smith of Statesville, a daughter Fara of Statesville, three grandchildren Justin, Tesla and Heather, special friends; Jane, Jill, Taylor, Sarah and Jack, all of Chapel Hill, NC, and several nieces and nephews in Illinois.

  The family will receive friends at 2:00 pm on Tuesday March 23, 2021 located at Reavis Funeral Home of Statesville.  A memorial service for Paul will follow at 3:00 pm.

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