Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors, Inc

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Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors, Inc. Staff
Our experienced staff understands the needs of the community and the high level of personal attention required to comfort family and friends during their grieving period. Our team consists of two licensed funeral directors, an apprentice embalmer, and the company president.
 
 
Robert C. Smith, Sr.
Managing Funeral Director
Robert C. Smith graduated from California State University at Fresno with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Mr. Smith has been a licensed funeral director (FDR # 781) since 1985. He has marketed pre-need products through direct mail advertising; established new business relationships with culturally diverse populations throughout the San Joaquin Valley; trained new employees; and conducted funerals.
 
 
Dr. Ronald E. Smith
President
Ronald E. Smith, a licensed funeral director (FDR # 2773), is an entrepreneur with ten years managing businesses and assisting individuals with starting new companies. Dr. Smith has a Bachelors Degree in Operations Management from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Cornell University and a Doctorate of Education from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Smith oversees financial operations, marketing, including developing and implementing management information systems while ensuring the financial viability of the business.
 
 
Dr. Noel J. Smith, MD
Dr. Smith is a retired OB/GYN with more than fifty years experience serving families in the San Joaquin valley. Dr. Smith, the father of Robert, Ronald and Anthony, is a licensed funeral director (FDR 2909). Dr. Smith, a licensed funeral director, will assist the president in an advisory capacity while also working on occasional funeral services.
 
 
Anthony G. Smith
Anthony G. Smith is a graduate of California State University at Fresno. Mr. Smith is a licensed funeral director (FDR 2945), crematory manager, insurance agent, and teacher certified in elementary education.
 
 
Erica Smith
Erica Smith is a licensed crematory manager and insurance agent employed at Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors, Inc. Ms. Smith serves as the office manager at the company. She assists with making arrangements, offering information on pre-need and insurance plans, and providing high quality service to families.