Richard Bennett Smith Obituary (1959 - 2020)

Richard Bennett "Benny" Smith, 60, died Friday, January 10, 2020, at UNC Rockingham. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Colonial Funeral Home in Madison and other times at the residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with interment following in Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Benny was born in Rockingham County on March 4, 1959, to the late Clyde and Peggy Atkins Smith. He was formerly employed with Southern Finishing with 20 plus years of service. Benny was an avid sports fan who loved football, basketball, baseball, and NASCAR racing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Paige Gilley. Survivors include his wife Deborah C. Smith; brother-in-law Keith Cox and many special cousins and friends. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.