Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJohn Lacy SMITH 
3, John Lacy Smith,3, Olivia Louise Smith Pender,404, North Carolina, Discharge and Statement of Service Records, 1940-1948," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WN-S548 : accessed 1 January 2018), John Lacy Smith, 02 Nov 1945; citing Alamance,3, Mrs. Maggie King Moore,3, Mrs. Jennie King Underwood obituary,3, Evelyn King Smith,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9B-H1WG : 28 November 2018), Evelyn Robena King in entry for Jerry Franklin Matkins and Evelyn Karon Smith, 4 Mar 1966; citing Caswell, NC
3, John Lacy Smith,3, Olivia Louise Smith Pender,404, North Carolina, Discharge and Statement of Service Records, 1940-1948," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WN-S548 : accessed 1 January 2018), John Lacy Smith, 02 Nov 1945; citing Alamance,3, Mrs. Maggie King Moore,3, Mrs. Jennie King Underwood obituary,3, Evelyn King Smith,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9B-H1WG : 28 November 2018), Evelyn Robena King in entry for Jerry Franklin Matkins and Evelyn Karon Smith, 4 Mar 1966; citing Caswell, NCBirthJun 5, 1921, Alamance County, North Carolina3, John Lacy Smith,404, North Carolina, Discharge and Statement of Service Records, 1940-1948," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WN-S548 : accessed 1 January 2018), John Lacy Smith, 02 Nov 1945; citing Alamance
DeathDec 12, 2003, Alamance County, North Carolina3, John Lacy Smith,3, Evelyn King Smith
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina3, John Lacy Smith
OccupationRetired From Lucent Technologies3, John Lacy Smith
EducationBA, Elon, NC3, John Lacy Smith
ReligionMember Of Camp Spreins United Methodist Church3, John Lacy Smith
FlagsWorld War II
FatherUbert Coleman SMITH (1883-1968)
MotherVerdie Jane Maude FAUCETTE (1890-1962)
Spouses
1Evelyn Robena KING 3, John Lacy Smith,3, Otis Benjamin Whitesell,3, Mrs. Maggie King Moore,3, Mrs. Jennie King Underwood obituary,143, Mrs. Jennie King Underwood obituary,3, Bertha Irene King Phillips,3, Billy “Bill” Rich King,404, North Carolina, Birth Index, 1800-2000," Database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHYJ-XZQ : accessed 27 June 2015), Freeman George King in entry for Evelyn Robena King, 1924;,470, Julia Elma King St Clair-,3, Evelyn King Smith,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9B-H1WG : 28 November 2018), Evelyn Robena King in entry for Jerry Franklin Matkins and Evelyn Karon Smith, 4 Mar 1966; citing Caswell, NC
3, John Lacy Smith,3, Otis Benjamin Whitesell,3, Mrs. Maggie King Moore,3, Mrs. Jennie King Underwood obituary,143, Mrs. Jennie King Underwood obituary,3, Bertha Irene King Phillips,3, Billy “Bill” Rich King,404, North Carolina, Birth Index, 1800-2000," Database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHYJ-XZQ : accessed 27 June 2015), Freeman George King in entry for Evelyn Robena King, 1924;,470, Julia Elma King St Clair-,3, Evelyn King Smith,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9B-H1WG : 28 November 2018), Evelyn Robena King in entry for Jerry Franklin Matkins and Evelyn Karon Smith, 4 Mar 1966; citing Caswell, NCBirthSep 12, 1924, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Evelyn King Smith
DeathDec 27, 2019, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Evelyn King Smith
BurialAlamance Memorial Park (Mausoleum), 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Evelyn King Smith
FatherGeorge Freeman KING (1883-1947)
MotherAda RASCOE (1886-1965)
MarriageApr 12, 19433, Evelyn King Smith
Children(Confidential, Female)
Obituary Online notes for John Lacy SMITH
12/14/2003
John Lacy Smith
BURLINGTON — John Lacy Smith, 82, of 1880 Brookwood Ave., died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 at Heritage Place of The Village of Brookwood.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Ubert and Verdie Faucette Smith. He served in the 995th Engineering division in WWII. After completing his service, he attended Elon College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He taught school in Rockingham County for three years before joining Western Electric where he worked in personnel and served as a contract administrator. After 28 years, he retired from Lucent Technologies.
Mr. Smith was active in the Civitan Club of Altamahaw-Ossipee, serving as president at one time. He was a member of Camp Springs United Methodist Church where he held numerous positions in service to his church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Evelyn King Smith; a daughter, Karon Smith Matkins of Burlington; a son, Ronald Coleman Smith and wife, Carol of Burlington; four grandchildren, Dr. Jay Matkins and wife, Dr. Preeti Matkins of Charlotte; Brett Matkins and wife, Karol of Rowayton, Conn., and Jessica Smith and Emma Smith, both of Burlington; three greatgrandchildren, Jack, Katie and Landon Matkins; and three sisters, Helene Whitesell of Elon, Louise Pender of Mebane, and Margaret Barber of Gibsonville.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Mitchell Smith.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 this evening at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Camp Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Camp Springs United Methodist Church, c/o David Vernon, 1614 Rice Road, Reidsville, N.C. 27320.3, John Lacy Smith
John Lacy Smith
BURLINGTON — John Lacy Smith, 82, of 1880 Brookwood Ave., died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 at Heritage Place of The Village of Brookwood.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Ubert and Verdie Faucette Smith. He served in the 995th Engineering division in WWII. After completing his service, he attended Elon College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He taught school in Rockingham County for three years before joining Western Electric where he worked in personnel and served as a contract administrator. After 28 years, he retired from Lucent Technologies.
Mr. Smith was active in the Civitan Club of Altamahaw-Ossipee, serving as president at one time. He was a member of Camp Springs United Methodist Church where he held numerous positions in service to his church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Evelyn King Smith; a daughter, Karon Smith Matkins of Burlington; a son, Ronald Coleman Smith and wife, Carol of Burlington; four grandchildren, Dr. Jay Matkins and wife, Dr. Preeti Matkins of Charlotte; Brett Matkins and wife, Karol of Rowayton, Conn., and Jessica Smith and Emma Smith, both of Burlington; three greatgrandchildren, Jack, Katie and Landon Matkins; and three sisters, Helene Whitesell of Elon, Louise Pender of Mebane, and Margaret Barber of Gibsonville.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Mitchell Smith.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 this evening at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Camp Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Camp Springs United Methodist Church, c/o David Vernon, 1614 Rice Road, Reidsville, N.C. 27320.3, John Lacy Smith