Herman "Small Cake" Smith was born May 23, 1944, to the late Lewis and Gertrude Smith, in Clinton NC. On Friday, November 5, 2021, he answered his Heavenly Father's calling and gained his wings to eternal rest.

Herman to some and "Small Cake" to others received his education at Sampson County Training school in Clinton North Carolina.

At an early age, he moved to Newark, New Jersey. He resided there for over 30 plus years. He was an expert body and repairman, until his health declined, and he had to retire.

After a period of courtship, he met and married the love of his life Mary Ellen Bell. They joined in holy matrimony on June 28, 1974 and spent 56 years together. From this union they had two children, Tanya Marie Smith Belvin and Daron L Smith.

Herman relocated to Winston Salem North Carolina in 2002.

He joined St Stephen missionary Baptist church and attended as much as possible.

He was well known in the community as the neighborhood watch, they loved and adored him for his faithfulness.

Herman was a humble person and enjoyed helping his neighbors. One thing for sure Herman always had a cap or hat on.

Preceding him in death are one sister Emily "PeeWee" Smith Williams and two brothers Ronson "Joe" Smith and his twin Thurman Smith.

Left to cherish his memories is his devoted loving wife Mary Ellen Bell Smith of the home; one daughter Tanya Marie Belvin and one son Daron L Smith of Winston.

Six grandchildren Craig, Tiarah, Sharae, Shonte , Daron Davon, and Darion. Four great grands, one precious sister Geraldine (Vernon) Williamson of Winston, seven sisters in law's Albertha Knowlin, Marion SC, Marie (Hoyt) Cooper, Phila Pa, Cora (Fred) Walters Milton Pa, Rose ((John) Burney, Bernedette (Abdul) Dallas Tx, Doris L Pearson of Newark NJ, Monica Baker of Jacksonville Fla, two brothers in law James ((Dena) Bell Jr of Newark NJ, Cornell Odom, Esq, from New York, three aunts Elease Hayes of Clinton NC, Delores Moses of Fayetteville NC, and Annie Pearl Blue Fayetteville NC and a host of nieces, nephews cousins, relatives and friends.

We love you, but God loves you more!  Sleep on until we meet again.!

Special thanks to the Palliative Care team (8th floor) Forsyth Medical team and Primary Dr Worf for the unconditional support and care of our loved one.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 pm Friday November 12, 2021 at Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm-12:30 pm at the church on Friday. His remains may be viewed at Hooper Funeral Home on Thursday November 11, 2021 from 12pm-6pm.