Richard Dale Smith

            Richard Dale Smith, age 68, of Taylorsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

            Richard was born August 20, 1955 in Alexander County, the son of the late Harold Junior Smith and Mary Ann Mayberry Smith McAlpin.

            His employment in life was varied, from driving a delivery truck to operating a convince store. Richard was of Baptist faith. He enjoyed yardwork, flowers and music. He loved to go to the beach.

            Including his parents, he was preceded in death by; a sister, Barbara Smith, and a nephew, Ethan Jonas.

            Those left to cherish and honor his memory include: his sisters, Joy Billings (Allen) of Taylorsville, Susan Starnes of Taylorsville, Angela Johnson of Taylorsville, Darlene Jonas (Mitchell) of Granite Falls; his nieces, Tiphanie Billings, Ashley Pope, Candace Johnson; his nephews, Christopher Starnes, Christian Jonas, Chase Johnson, Isaac Jonas, Stacey Pope, Elisha Jonas; great nieces, Mikayla Nall, Skayler Billings, and Addie Johnson.

            The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Stephen Dagenhart will officiate. Burial will follow in the Liledoun Baptist Church Cemetery.

            The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service

            Memorials may be made to: Gideons.

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Richard Dale Smith.

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