Baxter Ford Smith's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina

Baxter Ford Smith

April 25, 1930 - October 21, 2026 (96 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Baxter Ford Smith's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina

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Baxter Ford Smith

April 25, 1930 - October 21, 2026 (96 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

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Baxter Ford Smith Obituary

Baxter Ford Smith of Hickory, North Carolina, born on April 25, 1930, passed away on October 21, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Baxter Ford Smith to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles A. Smith and Virginia B. Smith; his wife Grace Vernon Smith; his grandson Taylor Randal Curtis; and his siblings, Nellie Gunnell, Zinnia Chrissman and Osler Smith.

He is survived by: his daughter Tammy Curtis (Randy); his granddaughter Morgan Craddock (Scott); his great grandchildren, Cameron Estes Craddock of Apex, NC. and Axel Marley Craddock of Apex, NC.; and his close friend Hazel Davidson of Statesville, NC.. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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