Dennis Smith

Dennis Paul Smith, 67, of Blanch, North Carolina, passed away on August 12, 2023.

Dennis was born on October 26, 1955, a son of the late Herman Paul Smith and Mary Sue Shotwell Smith. He graduated from Bartlett Yancey High School and attended Alamance Community College. He worked as a correctional officer for the state of North Carolina for 30 years. Dennis was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding horses, farming, gardening, watching Nascar, and the UNC Tarheels. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Dennis was married to Donna Traynham Smith on June 30, 1984.

In addition to his wife, Dennis is survived by his children Kailey Smith Dowless (Gary), and Cameron Paul Smith (Sarah); his grandchildren, Abbie Rose Smith, Maggie Paige Smith, and Tucker Shane Dowless; his brother, Barry Smith; his niece and nephews, David Crispin (Erin Ihnat Crispin), Eric Nunn (Lisa), and Carly Spengler (Jeff); and his special dogs, Diamond, and Tipsy-Poo.

Dennis is predeceased by his beloved sister, Bonnie Gail Smith Crispin.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Shiloh Baptist Church, Milton, North Carolina, with Pastor Rusty Oliver officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior. Interment will follow at Blanch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Please sign the online guestbook on the Memory Wall at www.townesfuneralhome.com The Smith family has entrusted arrangements to Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main St., Danville, VA, 434-793-1211.