Walter Post Smith Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Walter Post Smith Jr. of Candler, North Carolina, born in Hampton, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 80, on June 30, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter P. Smith and Doris Desper Smith; his son David Smith; and his siblings, Sally Brown and Godfrey Smith.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Moore Smith; and his children, Sherra Thomas, Beth Arrowood (Tim Brooks), Kellie Parton (Richard), Brannon Smith (Joey Allison), Skip Smith and Andy Miller (Susan). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc

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April 28, 2023

Robert Brown wrote a sympathy message

“Sorry about your Loss. 💝 (He was an acquaintance back in 1958, please see my comments below.) PS This photo was taken in Darwin, NT 🏜️ 🦘🐊 Australia. We are almost into our Dry Season ( there is No winter up here). There are only Two Seasons: Wet and Dry. Best wishes, Robert.”

April 28, 2023

Robert Brown wrote a sympathy message

“I knew him (Walt jnr !) in 1956, when my Officer father Lt Col. ... Lewis left Virginia, for his 3 year assignment in West Germany - which ienjoyed. I liked his Parents, & his sister Sally Mac was Ok.. - liked the nice clean (rich) Virginia neighbourhood, She played Piano well, with an old Song from Russia 👍 - but I Can't say as much for her 2 brothers ! (I believe Godfrey shot himself for Reasons I'd rather Not disclose.- I was in Australia by then.) Robert.”

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