james edward smitherman
EAST BEND - Mr. James
Edward "Ed" Smitherman, 77, of Shady Grove Church Road, East Bend, died
Saturday, May 20, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Forsyth County
on May 7, 1929, to the late Gorrell Smitherman and Fannie Hennings
Smitherman. Mr. Smitherman was retired from Sarah Lee Corp. with 43
years of service and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean
conflict. He was also a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,
Bryce Smitherman Sr.; and an infant brother. Surviving are his wife,
Annie Phillips Smitherman of the home; a son, Edward Dean Smitherman of
the home; a daughter, Tracy Ann Smitherman of the home; a brother, Roy
Smitherman (Ann) of East Bend; a sister, Edith Johnson of Asheboro;
sister-in-law Mollie Smitherman of East Bend; several special nieces
and nephews; and a special dog, Blackie. The funeral service for Mr.
Smitherman will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, May 22, at Shady Grove United
Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body
will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service hour. The family will
receive friends at 7 p.m. today, May 21, at Huff Funeral Home. The
Smitherman family would like to thank Dr. Judith Hopkins and her staff,
Hospice, friends and neighbors for their love and support. Flowers will
be accepted, or memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative
CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Huff Funeral
Home is serving the family of Mr. Smitherman.