Daniel Preston Smith

Daniel Preston Smith, 53, of Rocky Ridge Rd. in Connelly Springs, NC, died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 11, 1956 in Wilmington, DE, and was a son of the late Jack and Emma Granger Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Coleman and Cumi Smith, and Fred and Cleo Carswell.Daniel is survived by his wife, Ava Presnell Smith of the home; brothers, Tommy Smith and Nelson Smith, both of Morganton; and sisters, Beverly Smith and Greta Newton, both of Drexel; step-children, Karalee Ballard and husband, Robert, and Waylon Mace and wife, Kathy, all of Marion, NC; and five step-grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2010 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Ralph May officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the residence on Rocky Ridge Rd. in Connelly Springs.Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.