Luther Cooper Smith

ROCKY MOUNT – Luther C. Smith, age 84, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. Born in Wilson County, NC on September 4, 1940, he was the son of the late Richard Samuel Smith and Roxie Elizabeth Mizzell Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Cage Williams, and an infant brother.

Luther was a steadfast Christian and prayer warrior. He was a faithful founding member of Grace Baptist Temple in Rocky Mount, serving the church in many capacities through the years including working in maintenance and groundskeeping. Luther was a master craftsman, making wood crafts and walking sticks, and could repair just about anything. He also had a love for drawing, where he let his imagination and creativity run wild. Luther loved gardening, having a green thumb for reviving any plants that he could buy that were dying. He was a family man, and extremely proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved nothing better than spending time with them.

Luther is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Pridgen Smith; his sons, Steve Smith, and wife Mandy, Ricky Smith, and wife Donna, and Luke Smith, and wife Karla; his grandchildren, Morgan, and husband Cody, Elisha, Hannah, Isaiah, Lindsey, Courtlynn, Jessie, Maverick, and wife Diana, Ashlea, and husband, Taylor, Amanda, and husband Bubba, and Abby; great-grandchildren, Brody, Colton, and one great-grandchild expected in February 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 17,2024 at 2:00 PM at Grace Baptist Temple, 8923 West Mount Drive Rocky Mount, NC, with Pastor Timothy Smith officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Grace Baptist Temple.