University Community Mourns the Loss of Retired Professor Dr. Leon Smith
January 07, 2026
January 07, 2026
WINGATE, North Carolina, Jan. 7 -- Wingate University issued the following news:
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University community mourns the loss of retired professor Dr. Leon Smith
By Chuck Gordon
Not only could Dr. Leon Smith skillfully play bluegrass and country songs during jam sessions at local churches; he could actually build the dobro or banjo he'd use to fill the rec halls with improvised melodies.
And like any good communications professo . . .
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University community mourns the loss of retired professor Dr. Leon Smith
By Chuck Gordon
Not only could Dr. Leon Smith skillfully play bluegrass and country songs during jam sessions at local churches; he could actually build the dobro or banjo he'd use to fill the rec halls with improvised melodies.
And like any good communications professo . . .