Alton Earl Smith Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Alton Earl Smith Jr. of Hope Mills, North Carolina, born in Cumberland, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 29, 2024 at the age of 86. Alton Earl touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Alton Earl's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

He was predeceased by: his father Alton Earl Smith, Sr.; his wife Grace Strickland Smith; and his sons, Michael Earl Smith and Alton Earl Smith. He is survived by: his daughter Rose Kennedy (David); his grandchildren, David Ryan Kennedy and Paige Kennedy Smart (Donald); his great grandchildren, Daxton Smart and Parker Smart; and his sisters, Lucy Smith Martin and Faye Smith Maxwell. He is also survived by his family and friends.