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Jack Smith, Jr., 85, of Hope Mills, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, June 04, 2026 at 12:30pm at Herring Funeral Care & Cremations Chapel. Burial will follow in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake with full military honors.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Smith of the home; a daughter, Helga Smith of Hope Mills; two grandchildren. Sisters, Linda Carey of Charlotte, Sylvia Manley of Lebanon, TN, Lisa Strader and Mary Bell, both of Ashland, KY, along with a brother, Oscar Smith of Ashland, KY.
A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 04, 2026 from 11:30am-12:30pm, prior to the service.
Arrangements are by Herring Funeral Care & Cremations.
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