Norman Smith | Eastern NC Now

January 25, 1941 – January 5, 2021
    Life Reflections

    When Life separates us I'll know it is only your soul saying goodbye to your body; but your spirit will be with us always.

    Norman Smith aka "Cook" entered this world on July 25, 1941 in Washington, NC the beloved son of the late William Becton Smith and Julia Smith. He completed his Earthly Journey on Tuesday January 5, 2021 at his home.

    A graveside service will be held 10:00 am Saturday January 9, 2021 at Garden of Memorials Cemetery.

    Norman Smith aka" Cook" traveled many different locations putting down Shallow Wells until his health began to fail. He was known to many as the "Well Man".

    Mr. Norman Smith was a devoted husband to the late Mary Moore Smith. He was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was loved and admired by many and he made a significant impact on the lives of those that had the pleasure to know him. He also had some devoted friends that he considered family.

    Mr. Norman Smith leaves to cherish his memories his kids Shelia Smith of Goldsboro, NC, Ricky Smith (Tammy) of Greensboro, NC; Norman Smith Jr (Tanya) of Greensboro, NC; Sharon Smith, Andre Moore (Samatha) of Washington, NC; Tamakia Moore (Franz) of Aurora, NC. His step-kids Hilton Tuten of Seattle Washington, Janice Cunningham (Jeff) of Virginia, Wallace Moore (Dorothy) of Blounts Creek, NC, Cutelia Larkin (Charles) of Aurora, NC; Quana Moore of Virginia. five sisters Sadie Sheppard, Belma Stewart (Columbus Moore), Vandella Jordan, Annie Hudgen, Helen Jewett: brother Christopher Smith, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and devoted friends Christine and Corena.

    Along with his beloved wife Mary Moore Smith whom he married on March 1, 1996. He was preceded in death by a sister: Lucille Kirkland, two brothers: William Smith Jr. and Hardee Smith.

    You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.

    Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Service & Washington Funeral and Cremation are serving the Smith family.