Richard Earl Smith,69, of 5411 First Rd. Wilson, NC died Friday at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at St. Paul Church of Christ Disciples of Christ 4009 Lake Wilson Rd. Wilson, NC with Bishop Chester L. Aycock officiating. Interment will follow in the Lucas family Cemetery Packhouse Rd. Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be held Wednesday from 2 - 7 pm at the funeral home. Family and friends are requested to assemble at the residence on Thursday at 10:00am for the procession to the church. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com