Freddie Dean Smith

Dean Smith, age 72, of Duck Branch Road in Bakersville, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at his home.
Born in McDowell County, NC he was a son of the late Fred and Glatha Curd Smith. He was preceded in death by an infant brother Harold Smith.

Dean was the owner and operator of Bakersville Barber Shop then after selling he opened Country Clipper Barber Shop on Duck Branch. He was a member of the Spruce Pine Church of Christ and enjoyed building furniture, and restoring antique cars.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 53 years Nita Smith of the home, sons; Aaron Smith and wife Cari and Byron Smith and wife Adrian all of Bakersville, Grandchildren; Heather Youngblood, Emma Tustin, Hannah Smith, Titus Smith, Sarah Smith, Mark Smith, Lydia Smith, Luke Smith, Isaiah Smith, Joshua Smith, Ruth Smith and Drew Smith. He is also survived by his great grandchildren; Shirley and Daniel Youngblood and Raelynn Tustin, two brothers; Ray “Sonny” Smith and wife Judy and Edward Smith and wife Linda and two sisters; JoAnn Wright and Nancy Smith.

A time to support the family, share memories, and receive friends will be on Thursday October 14, 2021 in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home, funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Evangelist Micah Simpkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Blue Ridge 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com, selecting Freddie Dean Smith’s name and then you may sign his guestbook.

Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Smith and is honored to be serving the Smith family.
Mr. Smith’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.