Gilbert Douglas Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gilbert Douglas Smith (Pinehurst, North Carolina), born in Swannanoa, North Carolina, who passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Shelby Lee Smith and Ruth Ballard Smith; and his brother Tedd Smith. He is survived by: his wife Nancy Smith of Pinehurst; his daughters, Stephanie Bleakley (John), Jennifer Archer and Melissa Boles (Bonnie) of Georgia; his grandchildren, Lauren Saye (Nick), Logan Bleakley, Thomas Bleakley, Maddie Archer and Abbie Archer; his great grandchild Mollie Sale; his sister-in-law Gail Smith; and his nieces, Mary Catherine Pisano (Josh) and Shelly Cloninger (Jeremy).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Oak Ridge Academy, 2317 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310.
