Herbert Smith

April 05, 1934 - March 08, 2017

Obituary For Herbert Smith

Herb Smith, age 82, of Raleigh NC passed away peacefully in his home on March 8, 2017. Herb was born in Meridian, MS to the late Sion and Eunice (Fairchild) Smith.

Herb retired from Mobil Oil Corporation as a senior engineer.

Herb is survived by his wife Gloria; one daughter, Debra Smith Cash (Dale); two sons, Darren Alan Smith (Heather), and Herbert (Bert) Smith, Jr; and four grandchildren, Teddy, Jennifer, Austin , and Bonnie.

A gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 6pm-8pm at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27615. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 12333 Bayleaf Church Road Raleigh, NC 27614. Condolences: rfhr.com

Services

17 Mar

A Gathering of Friends and Family

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Renaissance Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center 7615 Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 Get Directions »

18 Mar

Memorial Service

11:00 AM

St. Luke the Evangelist R.C. Church 12333 Bayleaf Church Road Raleigh, NC 27614 Get Directions »

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September 01, 2020

Rick Richardson

I am sure Billy was there to greet "Man".
September 01, 2020

Melvin Leshner

I enjoyed many lively discussions with Herb trying to solve the world's problems. From Melvin Leshner
September 01, 2020

Gene Aleman

My condolences to the family of Herb Smith. I am a friend of his son Bert. Mr. Smith was a successful businessman and though I didn't talk with him a lot---every time I did, he made me laugh. It was easy for me to see where Bert got his great sense of humor from. Rest In Peace. Gene Aleman
September 01, 2020

T.W.Kish

Dear Herb, I am deeply saddened with your passing. You were like a father to me. When I joined Mobil, this old combat Marine and newlywed didn't know anything about the lube business. Herb, you and Bud taught me not only about business but more importantly about life. You guys were my mentors - any success I had in my life was in large part due to your help and counsel. Herb, we also had some great fun together. I remember when you taught me the proper use of the visgage, measuring the viscosity of Henry McKenna (and not wasting a drop!). Bob Berry and the 3881's, Lloyd Calcut at Abitibi Roaring River, getting me out of hot water with the Division Mgr... so many memories. Herb, Cindi and I love you and Gloria. I know you are looking down on us and smiling. Id like to conclude with a passage that my Mothers priest quoted at her service, from St John Chrysostom, a Christian saint. For me, the passage distills things down to what our faith teaches us They whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are. Farewell, Herb may God hold you in the palm of his hand. I will never forget you. Kish