Lorenzo Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lorenzo Smith of Hampstead, North Carolina, who passed away on January 4, 2021 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lorenzo Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virginia Davis Smith and William Ramp Smith; and his siblings, Norma Reeves, Celia Medford, William Ramp Smith Jr., Joseph Smith (J. J.), Carson Henry Smith, Sr., Tommy Smith, Bobby Smith, Dr. Marion Smith, Ronnie Smith and Jerry Smith (Burns).
He is survived by: his daughters, Norma Ann Raynor (Nicholas R. Raynor) and Katherine Smith; his granddaughter Emma Stacy Payseur; and his sister Merle "Chook" Lea. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Due to the pandemic, we are not having a service at this time.
Donations in his honor may be made to the Historical Society of Topsail Island, at http: //topsailhistoricalsociety.org/donate/, or to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center at https: //http://www.seaturtlehospital.org.
