March 8, 2024, 59, Pikeville —

Brian Keith Smith, 59, of Pikeville passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2024, at Mount Olive Center.

No formal service will be held.

Brian was born in Georgia on July 27, 1964, to the late Leonard and Ila Smith.

Brian is survived by his wife, April L. Smith; one brother, Gregory L. Smith and wife, Linda; his father-in-law, Avery Planty and wife, Sandi; brothers-in-law, Avery E. Planty and Jeffrey Planty and wife, Shirley; sister-in-law, Eva Pittman; two nephews, Shawn Planty, and James Pittman Jr.; two nieces, Brandy Smith and husband, Ronnie L. Smith II and Savannah L. Dorsey and husband, William; great-nephews, Chase Capps and Colton T. Smith; great-niece, Ila M. Murphy Smith and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffery A. Smith, and two sisters, Linda D. Barrett and Alexis D. Smith.

Services entrusted to the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.