Fred Thomas Smith

Obituary: Fred Thomas Smith, 82, of Oakboro, formerly of Kannapolis, died Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Stanly Manor in Albemarle following a period of declining health. He was born February 6, 1928 in Alexander County son of the late Harry Lee and Pansie Leola Ferguson Smith. He was a former member of Centerview Baptist Church in Kannapolis and attended St. Martin Lutheran Church in Albemarle. Mr. Smith was a veteran of the US Navy and had retired from the Merchant Marines with 44 years of service. He had served in the Great Lakes area for 35 years. Fred was known for his electronic expertise and built and repaired computers. He was a well known longtime ham radio operator and computer user. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Judy Copeland. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral. At other times they will be at the residence. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove. He is survived by his wife: Evelyn Crowell of the Home, and a Sister: Claudean Kluttz and husband Hoy of Kannapolis. He was preceded in death by a sister: Maylene Berryman and two brothers: James Grady Smith and Harvey Lee Smith. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Smith. Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 1:00-2:00 P.M.Saturday June 5, 2010 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:00 P.M.Saturday June 5, 2010 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, North Carolina