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Stephen Lee Smith

September 5, 2021

Obituary & Services

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Obituary

Stephen Lee Smith, 66, of Asheville, NC passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest at Mission Hospital on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Smith and brother, Charles Ray Hensley.

Surviving is his mother, Joella Rigsby of Asheville, NC; numerous close relatives and friends.

Steve was a loving, kind and generous man and will be missed by all.

No services are planned at this time.

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Services

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