Benjamin Thomas Smith age 84. of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Trinity Grove of Wilmington.
Ben was born October 7, 1931 in Wadesboro, NC the son of the late John Wilson Smith and Fannie Hutchinson Smith.
Ben served with honor and distinction as an Airman Second Class in the United States Air Force. He worked for many years as a Civil Engineer at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company.
Ben is survived by his beloved wife Miriam Mumford Smith, children Ron Smith, Gail Cassada, Susan Sharpton and Sharon Keyser; 10 grandchildren; brother John Smith; sister Gwen Surratt; nieces Anne Kent and Heather Jones; nephews Farris Surratt and Jeff Smith and step-children Shirley Bernadas, Linda Rhodes and Jackie Nolan; 3 step-grandchildren and 4 step-great grandchildren.
Together with his parents he was predeceased by his step-son Cliff Moore and nephew Billy Surratt.
The family will receive friends at a visitation on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 10 – 11 AM at Masonboro Baptist Church, 1501 Beasley Road, Wilmington, NC 28409. A service to celebrate Ben’s life will follow at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers contributions to your favorite charity, in memory of Ben, would be greatly appreciated.
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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.
Service
12:00 AM
Masonboro Baptist Church - Directions
1501 Beasley Road
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 395-0343
Visitation
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Masonboro Baptist Church - Directions
1501 Beasley Road
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 395-0343
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