Joseph Smith

Benson, NC:  Mr. Joseph Walter Smith, age 67, of 1734 Wood's Crossroads Rd. died Thursday at his residence. Graveside services will be 11:00AM Saturday at Pineland Cemetery in Dunn.  Rev. Jerome Pope will officiate. Mr. Smith was born August 21, 1946 in Duplin County to Estelle O. Smith and the late Walter Allen Smith.  Mr. Smith was also preceded in death by brothers, Donald Smith, Dennis Smith and Edward O'Neil.   He was retired from residential and  commercial construction.  Mr. Smith was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving in addition to his mother are; Wife of 47 years, Diana R. Smith of Benson; Children, Angela S.  & fiancé, Tony McDowell of Benson, Jolynn S. & husband, Jamie Jones of Godwin, Tracy S. & husband, Sherrill Hair of Dunn; Sisters, Ruby & husband, Larry Rhodes of Clinton, Glenda Pegram of Dunn; Brother, Thomas & wife, Ruth Smith of Beulahville; Seven Grandchildren; Eight Great-Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews. Family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson from 9:30AM to 10:30AM Saturday prior to the graveside service and other times at the home of Candace Sherron, 307 Butch Street, Erwin, NC.