Mr. Elbert Helms Smith, 83, was called home by his heavenly Father on January 19th, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. Elbert was the husband to his beloved wife Iris D. Smith who preceded him in death. Elbert was born in Unionville, Union County, North Carolina on October 2nd, 1938, to the late Shelly and Elizabeth Smith. Elbert served in the United States Army from 1957-1965, and graduated from Wingate University with an associate degree in chemistry. Elbert retired from Teledyne Allvac where he worked 40 plus years. Elbert was a devoted member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle Church in Monroe, NC, for over 40 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed singing in his church choir. Elbert will be remembered for his hard work, being a family man, his ethics, and a man of few words. Elbert Smith is survived by his two sisters, Sheila (Charles), Lynn (Danny), and brother Eddie (Trish), children, preceded in death by son Thomas Lee Smith (Bonnie), daughter Tina Martin (John), preceded in death by son Anthony "Tony" Smith, son Jeffrey T. Smith (Ginger), and son Jonathan T. Smith (Jennifer). Grandchildren Jessica Martin, Hanna Martin, Anthony Smith (Ashley), Tyler Smith (Courtney), Zacary Smith, Zailey Smith, Abigail Smith, Rachel Smith, and Anna Smith. Great Grandchildren Bryson Martin, Gannon Smith, Haven Smith, Liam Smith and Abel Smith. Elbert will lie in state for viewing at Holland Funeral Home, Monroe NC on Friday, January 21, 2022, from 2pm until 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9am until 12pm. The family will be having a private celebration of his life. He will be laid to rest at Bible Baptist Tabernacle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please give donations in honor of Elbert to livesimplefororphans.org Checks written to Bible Baptist Tabernacle, with Dave Climmer written in the memo space Holland Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.