John Barrie Smith, age 72, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014. Born in Rocky Mount on April 26, 1942, he was the son of the late Charlie Smith and Mabel (Warbritton) Smith. He was preceded in death by one sister, Violet Davis and one sister-in-law, Francie Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Jewel Bryant Smith of the home; and by his son, Steven Smith and his wife, Julie of Canton, Georgia; three grandchildren; and brother, Charles Smith of Nashville.
A funeral service  was held Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Reverend Ray Barnhill officiating.  Burial  followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted. Memorial can be made to Union Missionary Baptist Church, 9853 East NC 97, Rocky Mount, NC. Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.