Jody Craig Smith

Jody Craig Smith, 59, of Salter Path, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, August 30, 2021, at the Riggs Family Cemetery in Cove City, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home.

Jody was born on November 14, 1961, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to Calvin and Alberta Smith and as a child he attended Salter Path United Methodist Church.

Living on the crystal coast his entire life, Jody worked hard as commercial fisherman. Being blessed with a profession that he loved was, his happy place was certainly being on the water. His talents extended to whatever his hands found to do, there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. Jody’s personality was endearing to all who knew him. Having a big heart, he often could be found helping someone in need. More than anything, Jody loved his family and was grateful for the time he was able to spend with them.

He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Anne Smith of Morehead City; sons, Shaun O'Neal Smith and wife Karlie of Fuquay-Varina, and Benjamin Samuel Smith of Morehead City; mother, Alberta Willis Smith of Salter Path; sisters, Beverly Kirkland and husband Paul and Lisa Chadwick and husband Jamie, all of Beaufort; brothers, Calvin Smith Jr. and wife Debbie, Danny Smith and wife Michelle, all of Morehead City, and Chris Smith of Jacksonville; half sister, Patty Smith; and grandchildren, Kayler Smith, Tade Beasley and Madelyn Beasley.

Jody was preceded in death by his wife in August of 2011, Lisa Cappo Smith; father, Calvin O’Neal Smith; and half sister, Elizabeth Smith.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville NC 27834.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.