Wallace Earl Smith, age 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on September 6, 1935 to the late Willie Smith and the late Lela Kinlaw Smith.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, LeRoy Smith, Milton Smith, Billy Smith, and Jerry Smith, and one sister, Melba Broadaway.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy O. Smith of the home; a son, Anthony Smith (Pam) of Lumberton, NC; three grandchildren: Aaron Smith, Meaghan Sampson (Justice), and Adalyn Smith; and one sister, Helen Wilkins (David) of Lumberton, NC.

Due to COVID restrictions, a brief funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 2:00 PM at First Street True Holiness Church, 902 E. 1 ^st Street in Lumberton, NC, with Rev. George Connor officiating.

If you choose to attend the graveside committal only, burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC at 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, 10 Glenlake Pkwy NE South Tower, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA  30328, or by visiting their website, www.heart.org.