Fred "Ted" Lester Smithwick
February 17, 1934 – October 8, 2018

Fred "Ted" L. Smithwick, 84, of the Ponzer community, died, Monday, Ocotber 8, 2018 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice.

Born in Hyde County, he was the son of the late Fred and Annie Bell Jeannette Smithwick. He spent most of his working years in the logging industry.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the family plot in Mt. Olive Church of Christ Church Cemetery. Linwood Adams and Billy Smithwick will officiate.

Surviving is a son, Ted "Teddy" Smithwick and wife, Clara of Townsend, GA; a sister, Velma Hickman and husband, Charles of Blounts Creek; two granddaughters, Maria Townsend and Jessie Smithwick; three great grandchildren, Kayla, Emily and Mikenzie; a nephew, Harold Smith and wife Rhonda, of Chocowinity; a niece, Stella Smith of Greenville; a great nephew, Justin Smith and a great niece, Emily Smith both of Washington.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Arrangements are Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.