Emery Neil Smith Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Emery Neil Smith Jr. of Cerro Gordo, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 28, 2025 at the age of 52. Emery Neil touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Emery Neil's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He is survived by: his parents, Emery Neil Smith of Nakina, NC and Martha Jenkins Smith of Cerro Gordo, NC.; his children, Jada Ivey Smith Martinez (Sean) of Danville, VA and Andrew Jacob "AJ" Smith of Stuttgart; and his grandson Kanan Paul Martinez.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 1st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Cypress Branch Church (1067 Small Rd, Fair Bluff, NC 28439).