Richard Erwin Symer Obituary
We bid farewell to Richard Erwin Symer (New Bern, North Carolina), born in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 19, 2024 at the age of 81. Richard Erwin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Erwin Symer to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Richard Erwin had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Richard Erwin may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Erwin Smyer and Earma Madray Smyer; his wife Betty A. Smyer; his sisters, Arlene Smyer and Wanda Allen; and his stepsister Regina Duncan Apperson.
He is survived by: his children, Richard Smyer, Jr., Deborah Hill and Karen Harper; and his stepdaughter Jody Guthrie. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 21 Great grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.
