Paul Delano Smith Sr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Paul Delano Smith Sr. of Williamston, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 11, 2025 at the age of 82. Paul touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul Delano Smith Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Della Taylor and Wilber Paul Smith; his son Lester Eugene Smith; his grandson Dillon Smith; and his brothers, Eugene Smith, Richard Smith, Donald Smith and Calvin Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Ann Bland Smith; his children, Paul Delano Smith, Jr. (Teresa), Paula Smith Chambers (Jim) of Williamston and Penny Smith Warren (Jeff) of Williamston; his grandchildren, Trey Smith, Caitlyn Smith, Courtney Harris, Kelly Boyce, Jami Zeller, Alex Chambers, Delaney Warren and Christy Lewis; his great grandchildren, CJ, Rebekah, Penelope, Cherish and Marilyn; his siblings, Tommy Smith of Chocowinity, Norman Smith of Williamston, Sammy Smith (Mousey) and Donna Smith Mason of Washington; and his nephew Danuel Smith. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bethany Pentecostal Holiness Church (1248 Tyner Rd, Williamston, NC 27892). A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.