rickie vene smitherman
YADKINVILLE - Rickie Vene
Smitherman July 14, 1946 - April 20, 2013 "For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have everlasting life" John 3:16 Mr. Rickie Vene
Smitherman, 66, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was born July
14, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Donald E. and Olive Davis
Smitherman. Mr. Smitherman worked as a General Contractor for over 40
years throughout the area. He was an active member of Friendship
Baptist Church where he served the church as a Deacon, and was the
Church Clerk for 17 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, playing golf,
yardworking, landscaping, and was an excellent handyman. Rickie enjoyed
his annual fishing trip to the coast with a special group of friends
from over the years; however, his greatest joy in life was his family
and the time spent with each of them. "Paw Paw" never missed a ball
game or any of the grandchildren's activities. In addition to his
parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Danny Smitherman.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara Starling
Smitherman, of the home; his daughter, Candy, and her husband, Kent
Shumate, East Bend; his son,Rodney and wife, Jennifer Smitherman, East
Bend; grandchildren, Miah, Annah, and Norah Smitherman; his sister,
Wanda Kay and husband Tim Burgess; and his godchildren, Sarah Starling
Matthews and Emily Starling, and several nieces and nephews. The family
will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday at Gentry Family
Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral service will be held 11:00
a.m. Tuesday at Friendship Baptist Church by Rev. Brian Chilton and Mr.
Kent Shumate. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Flowers will
be accepted or memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 4720
Siloam Road, East Bend, NC 27018. The family would like to express
their gratitude to Yadkin Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center, Dr.
Jerry Ziglar for the loving care given during Mr. Smitherman's illness;
and they are very grateful to everyone who has offered the prayers and
support. Online condolences may bemay be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com.