JW Smith Jr., 75, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday August 27, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte following a brief illness. He was born in Iredell County on July 2, 1947.

Junior owned and operated Junior’s Garage in Statesville for over 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, JW Smith Sr., and mother, Nellie Summers Smith.

Junior loved cars and doing mechanical work on them. He spent most of his life as a mechanic and loved restoring old cars. He was always quick to help others by giving tips and tricks to other mechanics to make the job easier and he knew which tool you needed before you did. Junior enjoyed NASCAR and gong to car shows.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Sharon Oyer Smith; a son, Casey Smith; a brother, Jim Smith; a sister, Debbie Matheson; a fur baby, Winnie; many nieces, nephews, extended family and great friends.

Services are pending at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.