Daniel Eric Smith

August 21, 1973 - July 4, 2011
Daniel Eric Smith

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Daniel Eric Smith was born August 21, 1973 and went to be In God’s Hands July 4, 2011. Danny was a hell of a man. He called Wilmington his hometown, lived his life on his own terms, traveled the world, loved and was beloved. His family and many friends will miss him every day; but he is now on his greatest adventure.

He is predeceased by his Uncle Alan Smith.

He is survived by; Mom, Edwina Carnes and husband Ricky of Winnabow; Grandparents, Ed and Wiki Smith of Chesapeake, VA; Aunt Glenda Tyler, husband Doug, children M’Lynn and Joey of Chesapeake; Uncle Phillip Smith and wife Tammy of Oak Island; Aunt Kathy Aldridge (Mike) of Monroe; first cousin Adria Smith and husband Nelson of Monroe; first cousin Stuart Smith and wife Andrea of Charlotte; and first cousin Shelley Bartlett, husband Jeff, children Mallory and Brady of Roanoke, VA.

Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.

A celebration of his life and visitation with family and friends will be held Saturday, July 9th at 4:00 pm at Wilmington Funeral Chapel.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099.


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  • July 09, 2011
    Kara Messercola says:
    Rest in Peace. Danny, you will be missed by all who knew you. My prayers are with your friends and family today.

  • July 09, 2011
    Jeannie Perry says:
    Although I never knew Daniel,I know his family & want to send my condolenses to you all. We should always live life to the fullest and it sounds like Daniel did just that. To you, Edwina I pray for strength,peace and God's grace to shine upon you. Our God is an awsome God and his love endures forever. Jeannie Perry

  • July 08, 2011
    sullivan anlyan dunn says:
    danny had the BEST sense of humor and outlook on life of anyone i have ever met. we will miss you danny. i am thankful for the time we got to hang out, but i wish it could have been longer. much much love.

  • July 08, 2011
    Caroline Drake says:
    Danny was such a big part of my life, and I already miss him with all of my heart. He was always like a brother to me. There is no life that he ever came in contact with that will go untouched. There never has and never will be another person in this world like him. Please know that my deepest sympathies are with you and your family.

  • July 08, 2011
    Tom Wallace says:
    Danny. I wish I knew what else to say other than you touched so many lives including mine for many years. We laughed so much until it hurt and I will forever be in your debt for the memories we carved from our time together man. We'll meet again someday and I truly look forward to it brother. My children will hear your name often and I miss you dearly. Love, Tom