Sam Smith

Celebrating the life of Sam Smith, Saturday, February 11, 2023 -  2:00PM until 6:00PM      Dixie Dreams, 7188 Santa Claus Road, Monroe, NC 28110

Samuel Taylor “Sam” Smith, 39, of Oakboro, died Saturday morning, December 17, 2022 at CMC-Main in Charlotte.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Tuesday evening, December 20, 2022 at Edwards Funeral Home of Norwood. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and will be announced.

Sam was born April 8, 1983 in Stanly County to James Taylor “Jimmy” and Amy Thompson Smith of Norwood. He was a 2001 graduate of South Stanly High School, a 2003 graduate of Guilford Tech and a graduate of the Stanly Community College Nursing Program. He had also worked with Martin’s Sprocket and Gear in Albemarle.

Sam never met a stranger and enjoyed friends from all walks of life. He had a huge heart for others and knew how to  “Let His Light Shine” and enjoyed life. He loved fast cars and was an expert gunsmith and was a  target shooting enthusiast.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his life partner Danielle “Dani” Soble of the home. His sister Leslie Turner of Concord. His paternal grandmother Reba H. Watkins of Norwood and one nephew, Cameron Smith.

Memorials may be made to Levine Cancer Center 945 N. Fifth Street, Albemarle, NC  28001.

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