Shelton Layne Smith Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shelton Layne Smith Sr. of Gibson, North Carolina, who passed away on March 23, 2024, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelton Layne Smith Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Leonard Smith, Danny Smith, Johnny Smith, Buddy Smith and Wanda Hayes.
He is survived by: his children, Shelton L. Smith, Jr. (Stephanie) of Orlando, FL, Veronica S. Hatcher (Simmie) of Laurel Hill and Robin S. English (JR) of Laurel Hill; the mother of his children Peggy Drabenstot; his grandchildren, Michael Smith, Rachel Ridlespurge, Emily Smith, Haleigh Smith, Shelton Smith III, Reid McElroy, Quinton McElroy, Brandon Hatcher, Bradley Hatcher (Taylor), Alex Hatcher, Skyla English, Cheyenne English and Trey English; and his great grandchildren, Nadelyn Ridlespurge, Dylan Ridlespurge, Jessi Hatcher, Cole Hatcher and Brantley Hatcher. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
