Owen Bernice Smith, Jr., 48 years old, from Rocky Mount, NC, passed on November 19, 2007 after his fight with pancreatic cancer. He was informed of this diagnosis on March 22, 2007.

Owen and his wife Berrie, have 3 children-- Owen, 19, Olivia, 16, and Bethany, 14. He enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing, golf and spending time with his family. He was a 1978 graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High and attended NC State University. He has previously worked at Consolidated Diesel, Kioti Tractor, and was most recently  employed at Hines Equipment Company in Rocky Mount.

Owen and Berrie endured the most challenging times of their lives during the past few months, yet at the same time received so many blessings, in so many ways, from family and friends. We hope that this website will be a communication tool for those who are interested in Owen's fight, and who care and have prayed for him and his family. They want to convey their deep appreciation for every single prayer, and all the known and unknown acts of support and love that are still evident every day.

We also hope that this website will help increase awareness about pancreatic cancer. It is indeed a dreadful cancer. About 35,000 people are diagnosed in the US each year, with very dismal survival statistics. We hope to share the latest information, options and alternatives available to help others walking down the same road.

Thank you from the Smith's for all your help, caring, and love.
- Susan (Smith) Lewis

       ~~~SUPPORT OWEN~~~
Owen and Berrie have not only struggled to fight this cancer physically and mentally, they have had many financial challenges, as well. Numerous medical bills, which as we all know are not completely covered by insurance, have mounted up. In addition to the traditional treatments, they have chosen to fight with alternative medicine which is not covered by health insurance, and included an initial investment for the devices (like the water purification system), and monthly costs of the supplements, vitamins, special enzymes, etc. and buying organic foods. These are just part of the added financial burden that their family has undertaken.

They also hope to go to the Integrative Medical Center of New Mexico in the fall for 2 weeks for an additional treatment (to complement the Gonzalez Regimen he is on now), the cost of which will also not be covered by insurance. The cost of treatments, travel, hotel, car, and meal expenses will be significant.

Look for more to come about a fund-raising event that is being planned for later in the fall!

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