Gastonia, NC - Paul Melvin Smith, Jr., 71, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at his residence. He was born, native of Gaston County, January 5, 1942 to the late Paul Melvin and Margaret Smith. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service.