Ernest Perry Smith Jr., age 65, passed away on June 30, 2023. Ernest “Chip” Perry Smith Jr. was born on April 20, 1958 to the late Ernest Perry Smith Sr. and Mary Heavener White. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Drew Smith, and Jesse Smith (wife, Amber); sisters, Kristy Mitchell (husband, Scott), Julie Huff (husband, Chris) and Renn Leslie (husband, Neal); grandchildren, Colby, Zoe, and Piper. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Evans Funeral Service in Lenoir. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service is serving the family of Ernest Perry Smith Jr.