July 7, 2022, 82, Fremont –

Robert Walker Smith, 82, of Fremont, went to his heavenly home Thursday, July 7, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Snow Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service.

Mr. Smith was born in Greene County on September 15, 1939 to the late Theadore and Carrie Reeves Smith.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and attended Stantonsburg Pentecostal Holiness Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Pearl Goff Smith; two sons, Gregory Proctor and wife, Sharon of Wilson and Robert Jeffery “Jeff” Smith and wife, Dawn of Georgia; two daughters, Connie Smith Ezzell and husband, Steven of Rocky Mount and Karen Smith Peele and husband, Jason of Elm City; one brother, Larry Smith and wife, Diane of Fountain; three sisters, Edith Peacock of Clayton, Sadie Mae Hill of Belhaven and Faye Marie Moore of Black Creek; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren with one on the way and one great-great grandson.  

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Shelia Elaine Smith and a grandson, Kenny Proctor.

The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.