Thursday, July 22, 2010 12:58 pm

 Mr. Odus D. Smith, Jr., 86, resident of 316 Maner  Rd., Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Kings Mtn., NC. Burial followed in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mtn., NC. 

Mr. Smith served our country in the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theatre during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Odus D. Smith, Sr. and Emma Elizabeth Smith; 2 brothers, Rote T. Smith and Kermit L. Smith; and 1 sister, Helen I. Smith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, JoAnn Scarlett Smith; 1 son, Pastor Gregory R. Smith, Sr. and wife Pastor Dana C. Smith of Germany; 1 daughter, Teresa Smith Negus and husband Martin J. Negus of Kings Mountain, NC; and 5 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Mission Readiness Fund, First Baptist Church, 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family.