Cecil R Smith, 84, passed to be with his Lord after a long illness on January 2, 2023. He was born in Beaulaville, North Carolina. He lived for many years in Wilmington, North Carolina before moving to the Villages in 2004.

He was a Mason at the Wilmington Lodge 319. He was also a Shriner.  He enjoyed golfing for many years. In high school he was a left handed pitcher and mostly he loved fast cars and drag racing (a need for speed).

He was preceded in death by his parents Ida May and Frank Smith. He leaves behind his loving partner of 18 years, Gerda A. Smith, his brother Kenneth, and sister-in-law June Smith of Beaulaville, North Carolina. A son, Kirk Smith of Wilmington, North Carolina and daughter Kelleigh of North Carolina. Also, he leaves behind three grandchildren and two great grandchildren all of North Carolina. Also family members who will miss him are Eric, Gloely, Andrew, Matthew, Lauren, Abbi, Inge, Ron, and Lisa. The Celebration of Life will be held at 11AM on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church on CR 462 in Wildwood, Florida. The service will be officiated by Pastor Don Erickson.