Conard Smoot died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

He was born on Oct. 13, 1923 in Davie County to the late Walter and Bertha Cain Smoot. He graduated from Davie County Training School, and worked at JP Green Milling Co. for more than 70 years.  He did a lot of odd jobs working with his hands, and always found time to help his neighbors. He was a faithful member of Mocksville Second Presbyterian Church for as long as his health permitted.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Willie Flint Smoot; a son, Terry Flint Smoot; a sister, Clara Crawford; and a brother, Walter Smoot Jr.

Survivors: a son, Lindsey Conard Smoot; 2 daughters, Linda Faye (Kenneth) Brown, and Rita Angela Smoot; 2 grandchildren, Lynisha Smoot and Adonis Smoot; cousins, Frances Ferrel and Everlena Garrett; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

His funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 20 at 2 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville. Pastor Fred Terry officiated and burial followed in Mocksville 2nd Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home 30 minutes before the service.

Condolences: www.GrahamFuneralHome.net.