Leon Smith

Leon Smith, 78, of Siler City, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Mr. Smith was a Chatham County native, born on December 11, 1944, the son of Harvey and Jennie Clark Smith.

He was a proud US Army Veteran. Leon attended Rocky River Baptist Church. He liked to get outside and go fishing and play with his dogs. Leon enjoyed sitting down to a good western movie or listening to Elvis Presley sing, however the thing he loved the most was spending time with his granddaughters. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Gene Smith.

Leon is survived by his wife of 55 years, Chon "Sue" Smith; daughters, Tina Burwell and husband Jeff of Staley, and Connie Kidd and husband James of Siler City; brother, Wayne Smith and wife Edie of Siler City; sister, Sue Clark and husband Tommy of Staley; 3 grandchildren Jenna Burwell, and Lucy and Leah Kidd, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Rocky River Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Burriss and Rev. Jim Wall officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Memorials may be made to the Rocky River Baptist Church Scholarship Fund.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Smith family.

Online condolences may made at www.smithbucknerfh.com