Born in Albany, GA, he was a son of Barbara Steadman Smith and the late Donald Smith. He was of the Baptist faith, and was a minister for 20 years.
In addition to his wife of the home and his mother of Spartanburg, Mr. Smith is survived by one stepson: Mason Jenkins of Williamston; three daughters: Kirsten Cox (Kaleb) of Williamston, Mariah Smith (Andrew McCall) of Williamston, and Faith Smith of Easley; one stepdaughter: Angel Johnson (Casey) of Honea Path; two brothers: Scott Smith and David Smith (Trish) of Spartanburg; and five grandchildren: Brody and Grace Cox, Cameron and Caylee Johnson, and Lucas McCall.
He was preceded in death by one sister: Cammie Spencer.
Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM Tuesday, August 15 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Williamston with Rev. David Cox officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the home of Kirsten and Kaleb Cox, 4 Elrod Drive, Williamston.
The family is at the home of his mother-in-law, Pearline Laquitara, 25 Buck St., Honea Path. Messages of condolence may be left at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com