Skip Smith

Martin Howard "Skip" Smith, 81, of Asheboro, died Monday, June 24, 2024, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Ed Arroyo.

Born in Westfield, NY on October 29, 1942, the son of the late Howard John Smith and Martha Louise Ayers. He was retired from General Electric Black & Decker and was a member of Central Carolina Community Church. He valued his family and loved seeing his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Skip was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Smith.

He is survived by his sons, Rob Smith, Mike Smith (Angelique), Doug Smith (Tracey), Mark Smith (Ashley); stepdaughters, Sherry Anderson Adams (Stacey), Cathy Anderson Mason (Reid); half brother, Edward Waite of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Jackson Smith, Chloe Smith, Tamber Smith, Tristan Smith, Kieren Smith, Gunnar Widener, Michael Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Logan Smith, Alex McKeown (Shields), Keegan Smith; great grandchildren, Blayne Widener, Colt Smith, Colby Smith.

The family will receive friends following the service at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Central Carolina Community Church, 1128 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.