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Herbert David Smilie

1935 - 2012

Herbert David Smilie obituary, 1935-2012, Hamer, SC

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1935

DIED

2012

Herbert Smilie Obituary

Herbert David Smilie

Hamer

Herbert David Smilie, 77 of Hamer, SC passed away on November 21, 2012 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC due to complications with Parkinson's disease.

David was born to Herbert and Mildred Smilie on July 13, 1935 in Columbus, GA.

He is survived by his wife, Olive Kay Smilie of Hamer, SC; a sister, Mary Jane Ritchie of Crozet, VA; a brother, Robert Smilie of Columbus, GA and his four children; David Sean Smilie and wife Dianne of Warrensburg, NY; Brooke Smilie Nelson and husband Mark of Felton, PA; Kelly Smilie Jacob of Londonderry, NH; and Robin Smilie of Florence, MA; as well as 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and grand-pets (including a horse!).

Mr. Smilie graduated from Auburn University and was a member of Sigma Chi. He worked many years as a chemical engineer for Union Carbide and Kemet, retiring to Wadmalaw Island, SC where he built his dream log home. He was an avid bird watcher and loved his dogs.

The family will gather on the banks of Bohicket Creek, Wadmalaw Island, at a later date, to scatter his ashes… War Eagle!

Published by The Tribune Times & The Greenville News from Feb. 9 to Feb. 20, 2013.
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We are still saddened by Dave's passing. Our love and memory of him will persist as long as we live. He meant so much to us both as a colleague and as a very close friend. He was the very best in everything he endeavored and we still miss him greatly.

Jack and Brenda Barrett

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January 26, 2023

Brenda and I are most distressed to just yesterday read of Dave's passing. We were very best friends despite the fact that he was a War Eagle! He was a colleague with whom I worked closely at Kemet, and we enjoyed many events in downtown Greenville and at Wadmalaw and Charleston together through the years. We managed to stay in touch until late October when we no longer were able to connect. We are deeply disappointed that we were in Florence and did not know he was there in early November. Words cannot describe how very much we miss him and how dependable a friend and colleague he was to both of us. Dave will be sorely missed especially to those of us who loved and appreciated him. As a Bulldog, I can now say with pride: I am deeply indebted to God that I knew the very best of Auburn War Eagles.

Jack and Brenda Barrett

February 11, 2013

RIP Dave,
From an old friend at Kemet.

Michael Sizemore

February 10, 2013

Brooke, So sorry to learn of your father's passing...with our deepest sympathy..kate, abe and brenda madkour and family

February 7, 2013

A fine man who was a joy to know. RIP Dave. Our sympathy to his children and grandchildren.

Tom and Doris Nelson

February 3, 2013

Brooke,Kelly,Robin,and Sean. Thinking of all of you this morning. So sorry to here of your fathers passing.

Tom Thompson

February 2, 2013

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