Randolph McGirt Smith's Obituary
Randolph "Randy" Smith, 73 of Cornelius, NC went to be with the Lord Monday May 22, 2023 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. He was born on July 15, 1949 in Charlotte NC to the late Robert and Gladys Smith. Randy attended Lee H. Edwards in Asheville NC where he met his wife Lorraine. Then moved back to Charlotte where he finished school at Harding High School.
Randy was a salesman in the HVAC business for 40 years. He enjoyed spending time working with his family at their family owned restaurant after retirement. He loved spending time on the lake, outdoors and especially in the mountains. Randy was a dependable, honest man who loved his family. He enjoyed the time he spent with his kids and grandkids throughout his life. Randy had two dogs he cherished; “Lady” and “Chloe” were always by his side.
Randy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lorraine A. Smith; as well as his kids- son Randy Smith Jr. and daughter-in-law Natalie of Charlotte. Son David Smith and daughter-in-law Dawn of Huntersville. Daughter Ashley McKinney & son-in-law Travis of Cornelius. Randy has 7 grandchildren (Brandon, Conner, Trista, Logan, Gavin, Dylan and Luke). Randy is also survived by his sister Pam Llewellyn, brother Michael Smith and brother Steve Smith.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 1pm at James Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC.
Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com. James Funeral Home, of Huntersville, is serving the family and obituary lovingly written by the family.
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