Reggie Dean Smith, age 63

Reggie Dean Smith, age 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Reggie was born December 30, 1960 in Rutherford County. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Over the years he worked in textiles as a weaver and in automobile repair at Whitener's Body Shop.

Left to cherish his memories include his wife of 33 years, Kim Byers Smith, his father, Harold Smith (Nancy), of Dobbinsville; children, Crystal Morgan (Gary), of Forest City, Kevin Smith, of Idaho, Shasta Morgan (Monroe), of Boiling Springs, Bryan Morgan (Kayla), of Mooresboro, and Steven Smith (Heather), of Avery County; siblings, Teresa Smith, of Ruth, Ronnie Smith, of Marion, Sherry Smith (Roger), of Ellenboro, Debbie Crowe (Dan), of Ohio, and Barbie Rich, of Mooresboro; step-father, Richard Lepage, of Mooresboro; and 17 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Lepage.

A Funeral Service was held January 18 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Todd Westfall officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Pet Center at 861 Piney Ridge Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 or www.communitypetcenter.com.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.