Ronnie Earl Smith

Mr. Ronnie Earl Smith, 67, formerly of Mocksville, NC, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at his home.

He was born September 18, 1950, in Salisbury, NC, to the late Rev. Kenneth Earl and Charlotte Seats Smith. Ronnie was a graduate of Davie High School class of ’68. After graduation, he worked for Hanes and retired in 1996 to attend Toccoa Falls College. He then went on to obtain his Masters of Divinity from Erskine College in 2002. Ronnie as an accomplished pianist and his gift of comfort and friendship were shared with so many. At the time of his death, he was a member of First United Methodist Church in Toccoa.

Survivors include his brothers, Charles “Muggs” Smith (Robin), Thomas “Zero” Smith (Patty), all of Mocksville, Danny Smith (Ruth) of China, Richard Smith (Beth) of Winston-Salem and Pastor Elliott Smith (Linda) of Ronda; many special nieces, nephews and cousins; and his large Toccoa family.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at Macedonia Moravian Church in Advance, NC, with Rev. Zach Dease officiating. Interment will follow in the church graveyard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at First United Methodist Church in Toccoa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for your local Hospice Home, where Ronnie ministered to so many families over the years, or to First United Methodist Church, 333 E. Tugalo St., Toccoa, GA 30577, memo: Benevolence Fund.

Eaton Funeral Service, Mocksville, NC is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Ronnie Earl Smith.  Online condolences may be made at www.eatonfuneralservice.com.

This announcement is courtesy of Acree-Davis Funeral Home.