Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameLarry Gene Smith
Birth26 Mar 1955, Albemarle, Stanly County, NC
Death1 Oct 2023, Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC
FatherJames Thomas Smith (1929-1992)
MotherJane Elaine Hatley (1929-2022)
Spouses
FatherAubrey Lewis Williams (1936-1985)
MotherVida Lee Yow (1935-2020)
ChildrenJames Thomas “Jaman”
 Natalee
Notes for Larry Gene Smith
Larry Gene Smith

Larry Gene Smith, 68, of Albemarle, NC passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday, October 6, at Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care in Albemarle. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM at Prospect Baptist Church in Albemarle with Pastor Ray Johnson officiating.

Born March 26, 1955 in Albemarle, he was the son of the late James Thomas Smith and Jane Hatley Smith. Larry was a graduate of North Stanly High School class of 1973. He worked many years in the racing industry and was well known with numerous teams for his cylinder head and intake research and development. He was also a member of Prospect Baptist Church. Larry was known for his ability to make jokes but more so known for the love he showed his family.

Larry is survived by his wife Bonnie Williams Smith of the home. He is also survived by a son, Jaman James Thomas Smith (Amanda) of Locust, one daughter, and Natalee Smith Rogers (Zachary) of Stanfield. Other survivors include brother, Jimmy Darrell Smith and one sister, Libby Carriker; grandchildren, Emma, Mason, Wyatt and expectant granddaughter.

In addition to his parents Larry is preceded in death by a sister Wanda Mauldin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Prospect Baptist Church Golden Rule Ministry.

Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Smith family.
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