Ronald Lee Smith
July 7, 1954 ~ October 20, 2021
On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 the Lord called Ronald Lee Smith home into His kingdom.
Ronald was born July 7, 1954 to the late Walter and Hazel Smith in Washington, D.C. He attended Rudolph Elementary School in Washington, D.C. Later in life he moved to Robbins, N.C. with his twin brother Roland to live with and care for their grandmother. They continued their education at Elise Middle School and North Moore High School. Ronald was a member of Collins Chapel Church where he accepted Christ and was baptized. He served as a trustee, usher and Sunday School teacher. He was also a humanitarian and a role model to the youth of the community along with his twin brother.
Ronald was joined in Holy Matrimony to Patty Dianne Smith. He was employed by Milliken for 10 years and then by Elise Middle School for 22 years where he retired for health reasons. He also worked with Moore County Parks and Recreation for 15 years, coaching and setting up the gym for games with his devoted wife Dianne.
Later in life, Ronald and Dianne relocated to Remix Church of Whispering Pines as a Sunday School teacher and served on the usher board.
In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his brother: Roland Smith; honorary brother: Jackie Person; father and mother-in-law: Willie Lee and Olillian Shamberger; best friend and golfing buddy: George Chalmers.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and caring wife: Patty Dianne; loving pets: Harley and Coco; special brother in Christ and sister-in-law: Lynn and Jennell Crump of Charlotte; special claimed daughter: Takhia Conrad; three sisters: Wilhelmina Harris of Washington, D.C., Nina Carter of M.D., Adrienne Rogers of Washington, D.C.; one brother: Walter M. Smith of Washington, D.C.; special brother: Bobby Marley; brother-in-laws: Jerry Dowd (Janice), Boyce Dowd (Sharon), Michael Shamberger (Shonda) and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Services will be Saturday, October 23, 2021 at New Zion Cemetery in Robbins at 1:00 PM with Pastor Dale Wallace and Pastor Heath Thurman officiating. The family asks that masks be worn during the service. The body will lie in state at Kennedy Funeral Home in Robbins from 1:00- 5:00 PM Friday, October, 22, 2021 and Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.
Online condolences may be offered at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Kennedy Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.
Genesis 31:49 May the Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent from one another.
We thought a lot of Ronald. He always seemed to be happy and was always very kind to us and our family. His twin Roland was nice to us as well. For his wife especially and all of his family we offer our sincerest sympathy and we pray God grant you special grace and help during your time of sorrow. I believe Ronald was saved. Because of that he is now in a far better place and his suffering is past. Look to the Lord and His Word for help and strength. Read Psalm 23 and John 14. This Scripture will be a help to you now and in the days ahead.
Paul and Linda Horner
Thoughts and prayers for the family. I remember how kind he was and how he was always smiling.
So sorry for Ronald’s family. He and Roland were classmates and I will enjoy the memories they provided. My Sincere Condolences to the family and Prayers that God grant you the strength in the days ahead.
Ronald was such a happy person and always had something to say that put a smile on your face! I knew him and his twin Roland for many years! I’m sure they are together again and making each other laugh! My sincere Sympathy and prayers for all his family!
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Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Ronald Smith.
Our deepest sympathy to your family. We don’t you all well..but feel like we do.
I had the honor to pray with Ronald. Diane here is an awesome verse. Exodus 14:14. All our love and prayers ❤ 🙏 your neighbors…
Chris and Robin
Ronald was a good friend i will miss him always had a smile i know where you are at ill meet you by the river till we meet again rip my good friend
Ronald and Roland worked with me at Milliken when they were just young men. They were always happy and loved to kid around. Both were dependable and good workers. Will miss Ronald but have great memories.
Prayers for Dianne and Smith family, Ronald was always with a smile, asking about how our family was doing and praising how God has blessed him and others in our community. May God comfort you until we are all called home. RIP!
Sorry for your loss prayers for the family of Ronald Smith … Larry & Ruby Armstrong
Diana Key.
Sorry for your loss
God’s holy word reminds us..
Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time.
No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come.
For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die. Isaiah 57:1-2 NLT
Rest in peace, Ronald.
We were truly Blessed to have Ronald as a friend. Always cheered my day with His warm hearted personality. Diane and Family, you truly have my deepest condolences.
David and our family knew Ronald and his brother from Robbins Mill 40 years ago such fine men they were. They always had a big smile and we had a hard time telling them apart. We know they are in heaven with that great big smile sharing it there too. Prayers for their family.
I was twice blessed by Ronald Smith. First, he was my student in the seventh grade. Later, he and I worked together at Elise Middle School. He was a dear friend and brother in Christ. I look forward to seeing him again in Heaven.
Uncle Ronald, I love you so much and I’m going to miss you. Losing you has truly broke my heart, but I know you are in a better place. I know Daddy is happy that he has his twin with him. I can see ya’ll together laughing and rejoicing with one another. I love you both and you both are truly missed. Love your Tiff!!!! ❤️
Ronald was always smiling and laughing. A hard worker and dedicated. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Love,
Harold, Pat. & Misty Clark
Psalms 116:15
Class of 1973.
My heart felt so heavy knowing that Ronald has passed! He was the nicest guy with the best personality and Everyone liked him and with that laughter and big smile you just wanted to be around him. Only a Christian Brother like him could uplift your day! We rode the school bus together and he was a fellow classmate, Class of ‘73. He helped me and others with several class reunions and he was looking forward to our 50th in two years. We spoke about a couple of months ago as he was coming home with Dianne from dialysis. Little did I know it would be the last time. But next time I see him he will have that perfect body and we will share rejoicing being in the presence of our Savior and Lord. Will be praying for Dianne, family and friends! ❤️
Your smile and laughter could light up all of Moore County. I don’t recall a time when you were not joking around and laughing. Your service has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for the time you poured into the students at Elise and in the community. I’m grateful for having had you and Dianne as friends. I know there will be much rejoicing with you and Roland.
Rest easy dear friend.
Peace and Love
Sharron Purvis
What a wonderful friend and colleague Ronald was to me. Always a smile and encouraging word. Prayers for Diane and his entire family.
Ronald will be greatly missed. May the love and peace of God cover you, Cousin Dianne and family.
The Shamberger Family
Cousin Dianne, we the Maness Family, send our love, thoughts, and prayers to you and the Smith. family during this tough time.
May God’s love and peace be with all of you.
The Maness Family Reunion
I will always remember that big laugh and hug he would always greet me with, another friend gone to soon.
Ronald, I can hear you calling my name “Max” and all the laughs and talks we had. I will never forget your messages checking on “Mom” and me. I know you and Roland are having a grand reunion. Dianne, he loved you so much. It was so evident that you two were perfect together. Until we meet again, friend. Your buddy, Max
Roland I will never forget you You was a great basketball player in school I thought you and your brother Ronald was great twins. Diane my condolences go out to you and your family praying that you will have peace and comfort and love thru all these hard moments I love you and may God bless you 🙏🏾🕊
I got in trouble at Elise for popping milk cartons in the cafeteria. My punishment was to clean the bathrooms after school for a week. Ronald made it fun though, and after that anytime he would see me he would say, “whats up bathroom man?!” and just laugh. So sorry to hear the sad news.
I got in trouble at Elise for popping milk cartons in the cafeteria. My punishment was to clean the bathrooms after school for a week. Ronald made it fun though, and after that anytime he would see me he would say, “whats up bathroom man?!” and just laugh. So sorry to hear the sad news.
Ronald You will be missed I will never forget you with your big smile and joking around. You was a great basketball player in school I loved watching you play🏀 I thought you and your brother Roland was great twins and it took me awhile to tell y’all apart. Diane my condolences go out to you and your family praying that you will have peace and comfort and love thru all these hard moments I love you and may God bless you and keep you strong thru the roads ahead🙏🏾🕊
So sorry for your loss.Prayers for y’all 🙏🏻🙏🏻 .
Sincerely,
Wanda Smith
Our Love and Prayers are with you. We are thanking God for His amazing grace as He continue to strengthen you during this time. Matthew 5:4
Our thoughts, condolences, and prayers are with the family during this time of celebrating life🙌 May God continue to keep the family strong & moving forward🙏 RIP cuz👏
I am saddened to learn of Ronald’s death. I worked with him at Elise and thought a lot of him & had great respect for him. I know you are comforted by his strong faith.
Ronald had a great testimony and left us all with many wonderful memories. Deepest sympathy to Dianne and all the family.
ronald