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Charles Raymond Smith, Jr.

August 15, 1946 — April 8, 2026

Rural Hall Chapel

Charles Raymond Smith, Jr.

Mr. Charles Raymond Smith, Jr., 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 15, 1946, in Forsyth Co., the son of the late Charlie Raymond Smith and Helen Louise Belton Smith. Charles retired from B&E Aerospace as a machinist. He loved collecting antiques, and going to auctions and flea markets. Charles was a devoted Carolina Hurricanes fan. He loved his cactus and growing peppers and tomatoes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Billie Manning and a nephew, Michael Manning. Charles is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judy White Smith; his four children, Steve Smith, Connie Smith, Roger Smith (Sherry) and Scott Smith; five grandchildren, Jessica Turner (Zach), Taylor Smith (Taylor Ann), Brandon Smith (Savannah), Jacob Smith (Kateland) and Aiden Smith; five great-grandchildren, Adaline, Lagertha, Delylah, Cooper and T.J. Charles is also survived by a niece, Sue Keen and a nephew, Richard Manning. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026, at Hayworth-Miller Chapel in Rural Hall. Burial will follow in Baltimore Global Methodist Church Cemetery in East Bend. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Rural Hall.

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Visitation

Monday, April 13, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Rural Hall Chapel - Hayworth-Miller Funeral Homes & Crematory

305 Bethania-Rural Hall Rd, Rural Hall, NC 27045

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Funeral Service

Monday, April 13, 2026

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Rural Hall Chapel - Hayworth-Miller Funeral Homes & Crematory

305 Bethania-Rural Hall Rd, Rural Hall, NC 27045

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