Derris Hayworth Smith Obituary
Derris Hayworth Smith (Winston Salem, North Carolina) passed away on June 15, 2026. Derris, born on April 5, 1932, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Derris Hayworth Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Curtis Ray and Annie Hayworth Smith; his wife Rachel Weavil Smith; his granddaughter Christina Leigh Swaim; and his son-in-law Ronald Lee Swaim.
He is survived by: his daughters, Sharon Swaim of Winston-Salem and Ronda King (Johnny) of Winston-Salem; his sisters, Jean Clodfelter, Vickie Rothrock (David) and Linda Murray; his grandchildren, Marissa Griggs (Brandon), Justin Swaim (Sarah), Brandon Swaim (Casey) and Christopher Swaim (Michelle); and his great grandchildren, Levi Swaim, Lynnley Swaim, Sawyer Swaim, Samuel Swaim, Wilder Griggs and Wesley Swaim.
