Byrnes Smith

Mr. Byrnes Smith, 73, of Brunson, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Hampton Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm, Friday, April 21, 2017 at First Christian Church of Hampton.  Interment will follow in Hampton Cemetery.

Born January 29, 1944 in Grays, he was a son of the late Reese Smith and Viola Wooten Smith.  He retired as a treater operator from Nevamar.  He was a faithful member of First Christian Church, where he served as a Deacon.  Byrnes never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone.  He was a giving and caring person who dearly loved his family and his friends.

Surviving are: his wife of 52 years, Jewell Laird Smith; children, Celia Smith of Varnville and Joseph Gregory Smith of Estill; grandchildren, Tabitha, Cassie, Lauren, Cheyenne, Chance, Jesse and Nick; great grandchildren, Landon, Rylan, Jayden, and Ralenn; brothers, Mac Smith and Reese Smith, both of Hampton; sisters, Gladys Miller of Aiken, Carolyn Cook of Cummings, Betty Cook of Brunson, and Nina Gray of Brunson; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  He was preceded in death by a son, Byrnes Anthony Smith; and a brother, Jesse David Smith.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 at THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES, VARNVILLE – HAMPTON CHAPEL, 1074 Yemassee Highway, Varnville, 803.943.5016.  Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com .