Mr. Elliott Partee Smith, age 68, of 3536 Rhyne Forest Road in Iron Station, died on Saturday, March 3, 2012.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton with Rev. Chris Haywood officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Sunday at Warlick Funeral Home.
Mr. Smith was born October 20, 1943 in Lincoln County to the late William Hughes and Sarah Mae Ballard Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Rachel Hollar and Rosemary Smith. Mr. Smith was retired from Freightliner. After retirement, Mr. Smith enjoyed spending time at Smith’s Marine Service.
Survivors include one son, Bruce Smith and wife Lorrie of Iron Station; one daughter, Tracy Tilson and husband Randy of Gastonia; one brother, Larry Smith of Statesville; one grandson, Dale Smith of Iron Station.