Wallace "Smitty" Smith

Wallace "Smitty" Smith, 87, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at his home.

He was born August 4, 1933, in Banks County, GA, son of the late Paul George Smith and Ruth Beck Smith.

Wallace was a small business owner, who once owned Smith's Auto Sales "The Best Little Car Lot in Dallas".

He loved old cars and the outdoors, and he also enjoyed buying, selling, and trading.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 9, 2020,  at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Barry Philbeck.

The family will receive friends 1:30 – 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City.

Wallace is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mildred Veal Smith; sons, Stan Smith (Trissia), Steve Smith (Donna), Gary Smith (Donna), Jerry Smith; sisters, Mildred Fleeman (James), Sarah Hill (Joe); grandchildren, Brandi Maples (Matt), Brittany Jordan (Jamie), Stephanie Smith, Allen Smith (Sarah), Brian Smith (Jennifer), Darrell Bean; twelve great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Hoyt and Clyde Smith; sisters, Lollie Bell Chambers, Louise Ledford.

Memorials may be sent to Senior TLC, 1875 Remount Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054.

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.