Lloyd Preston Smith

Mr. Lloyd Preston Smith, 91, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Smith was born October 25, 1930 in Salisbury. He was a son of the late George Franklin Smith and Gertie Mae Smith. Lloyd enjoyed spending time with his family at the beach and mountains. He loved his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed many fishing trips to Badin Lake.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Shirley Ann Smith; and numerous brothers and sisters.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Mildred Mae Rattz Smith; daughter, Deborah S. Hopson and husband George of Kannapolis; two sons, George F. Smith and wife Dawn of Boiling Springs, SC and Michael L. Smith of Kannapolis; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.