Dr. Richard Jackson Smith, Sr.

Dr. Richard “Rick” Jackson Smith, Sr., age 77 of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at WhiteStone Masonic and Eastern Star Community in Greensboro.  He was born February 17, 1947, in Surry County, to the late Robert Wayne Smith and the late Ruth Jackson Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Monday Smith.  Rick is survived by his son, Richard Jackson Smith, Jr.; two sisters; and a grandson.  A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Westfield Baptist Church Cemetery.  Reverend Gene Sherrill will be officiating.  Full Masonic rites will be conducted by the Pilot Mountain Masonic Lodge # 493 A.F. & A. M.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy.