Steve Smith Jr.

Mr. Steve Smith Jr., age 74, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Mr. Smith tested as a radio telegraph operator for Morse Code in the United States Army, but then served as a sniper during the Vietnam War. He retired as an accountant with Primerica Financial Services. Steve will be best remembered by his family as a loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family and supported them greatly. Steve served as a father figure to many and had an impact on countless lives.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Linton S. Smith; and his sister, Deborah Haun.

Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife of thirty-three years, Sharon Hicks Smith of Bethlehem; and sons, Ethan (Coty) Smith of Duluth and Colton Smith of Bethlehem.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Hamilton officiating, Mr. Bill Hufnell delivering the eulogy, and Mr. Ed Rowlett and Mr. Bob Thomas sharing special comments. Interment will follow the service at Barrow Memorial Gardens with military honors rendered. The family will be receiving friends on Friday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM prior to the service at Carter Funeral Home.

Flowers are accepted for the funeral service or donations may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org

Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.