Ralph Gene Smith

Ralph Gene Smith, 75, of Valdese, NC went to be with his Lord Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He was born November 8, 1940 in Burke County, NC and was the son of the late Ivey Smith and Lola Causby Smith. Ralph was a member of Walkers Chapel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Patsy Lail Smith; son, Ivey Van Smith; daughters, Kimberley Stamey and Betty Hardin of Morganton; brother, Jim Smith and wife, Rebecca of Morganton; sisters, Becky Poarch and husband, Brathel and Joyce Lingerfelt and husband, Kenneth all of Morganton; eleven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Rob, John and Tom Smith. There are no services planned at this time. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.