Leroy "Junior" Smith, Jr.

Leroy Smith, Jr better known as “Junior” entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday May 22, 2024, at the age of 61 at High Point Regional Hospital.

Junior was born to Leroy Smith, Sr and Mary Holbrook Smith on September 16, 1962, in Davidson County. He was of the Baptist faith. He worked most of his life as a brick mason as well as a plumber.

He was a well-known musician in these parts for his guitar picking and one of the best classic country and southern gospel voices you could hear. He opened up a dancehall in the early 2000’s because of his love for music and played with the best musicians you could think of around here that bonded lifetime friendships. He called it “JR’s County Line” located beside Tabernacle Fire Dept and kept it open for several years, providing the public with a clean, safe and fun atmosphere to hear some great live music.

Junior was known for his caring and giving heart, having held tons of benefits for countless individuals and families that were in need. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone he knew and many he didn’t. He had a huge heart and his love and kindness impacted so many along the way. This world could surely use more Juniors today.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Larry Dale Smith, and two sisters Wanda Knote (Von) and Lynn Smith.

He is survived by his daughters Brandy Smith-Hollman (Tad), and Hannah Cockerham and one son, Danny Husted (Elisabeth). Also surviving are seven grandchildren; Gracie (his love bug and hero), Chloe (love bug #2 and GB), Skyler, Elias, Isabella, Rachel and Aaron. Two sisters, Rebecca Walker and Cynthia Smith, and brother-in-law Frankie Bullins. Also included is the love of his life and best friend, Angel Marsh. Special friends also surviving are Sharon Smith, as well as Shannon Tolbert (Bessie), Donald Ray Tysinger (Darla), and Buddy Long (Fran) who were like brothers.

The family will receive friends at 288 John T. Farabee Lane, Lexington NC 27295

Scheduled services are as follows:

Davidson Funeral Home

Public viewing and visitation

Saturday May 25, 2024, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Davidson Funeral Home Chapel

Celebration of Life service with Rev Tommy Hepler presiding

Sunday May 26, 2024, 2:00pm

The family would like to thank the medical team that cared for Junior on the 4th floor CCU at High Point Regional Hospital for their profound measures of compassion, knowledge and determination to give the best care possible. May God Bless each and every one of them.