Edison Eugene “Babe” Smith

Edison Eugene “Babe” Smith, 69, of Morganton went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2017.  Born in Burke County, NC on May 20, 1947, he was the son of the late Sterling Eugene Smith and Ruby Louise Hood Smith.  He loved the Lord, his family, his church, and his many friends.

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Martha Ann McLean Smith of the home; son, Jimmy Smith; grandchildren, Savannah and Fletcher Smith; step-mother, Doris Smith; brothers, Tony Smith and wife, Linda and Ray Smith and wife, Casha; brother-in-law, Tommy McLean and wife, Ruth; sister-in-law, Linda McLean; nieces and nephews, Terra Smith, Paxton Williams, Cindy Crump and husband, Sam; and Dakota Crump; and cousins, Patricia Harbison and husband, Warren; the John David Hood family, and Denny Thomas and wife, Janet.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm, Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church.  The memorial service will follow at 2 pm in the church with the Rev. David Stikeleather officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 3861 Pax Hill Road, Morganton, NC 28655, to the Burke County Public Library, 204 South King Street, Morganton, NC 28655, to Burke County Friends for Animals, P.O. Box 1884, Morganton, NC 28680, or to the Rathbun House, c/o Mission Healthcare Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 5363, Asheville, NC 28813.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Mission Hospital and the Rathbun House in Asheville for their compassion during this difficult time.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family.