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Lee Smith Obituary

Lee Vernon Smith

Easley

Mr. Lee Vernon Smith, 81, husband of Joan Adams Smith, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Greenville, to the late Julius and Hazel Ward Smith, Lee graduated from Maudlin High School and afterwards, enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After his discharge, he returned home to work at Durham Life as an insurance sales manager, where he retired after twenty-five years of service. He went on to work as a security guard for Pinkerton for twenty years. Lee was a member of Landmark Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer and was a past teacher of the Junior Boys Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Gideon's and enjoyed any chance to be outdoors.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Wendell Smith (Melinda) of San Antonio, TX; a daughter, Teresa Porter (Kerry) of Pickens; three grandchildren, Hayley and Samantha "Sammy" Smith, and Meghan "Meggie" Porter; and a sister, Christine Smith Sloan of Greer.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Stephany Grace Porter; and two brothers, Adolph and Charles Smith.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 12:30 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Landmark Baptist Church, 116 Landmark Court, Easley, SC 29640 or to the Meyer Center for Special Children, 1132 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC 29609.

The family is at the home of his daughter, Teresa Porter.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Published by The Greenville News from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2013.
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March 23, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. You all remain in our prayers through this difficult time.

Frank Mezzatesta

June 21, 2013

So sorry to find out about Vernon's passing. He was a very special man who loved the Lord. We don't have many left of that integrity. Our prayers are with you. Matt and Sandra Moran and family

Matt Moran

June 19, 2013

Mrs.Smith,Teresa and Wendell,
I am sorry for your loss.I love you all.
I have many good memories of Mr.Smith and all of you.

Kathy Adams

June 19, 2013

We will miss Mr. Smith on Darleen Ave. Know we are praying for the family.

Kathy and Pat Grant

June 18, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Steve Howard

June 18, 2013

Dear Teresa, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your father often visiting for lunch while we worked together at Davenport & Yacobi. He was a sweet man who clearly cherished his relationship with you. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Tracy

Tracy Glancy

June 18, 2013

We send our sympathy to all the family of Mr. Vernon. He was a special man & loved the LORD! May you all draw your strength from God's Word and your past memories.
Our love,
Warren & Joyce Aafedt

June 18, 2013

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS AND WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU. IT IS COMFORTING TO KNOW THAT YOU SORROW NOT BECAUSE OF HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. JEROME AND VICKIE WILKERSON

June 18, 2013

Dear Wendell, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your father is in our Lord's arms now and I pray this gives you all comfort.

Lynda Hacker

June 18, 2013

Mrs. Smith, Wendel and Teresa, So sorry to hear the news of Mr. Smith. All I have are fond memories of him when my children John and Nicole stayed at the daycare, he truly was a wonderful man that loved all the children that passed through the front door. He was always gentle and kind to my children and I have a great admiration for him in the Christian man that he was. As I have heard so many times, we preach our on funeral and Mr. Smith will be remembered as a wonderful kind Christian man.

Robyn Moore

June 17, 2013

Wendell, Please find comfort in knowing that your Dad is in the arms of our Lord. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time in your lives. Your Friend at UPS.

Rosa De La Rosa

June 17, 2013

Wendell, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Feel comfort in knowing that he is now in the arms of our Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Your friend at UPS.

Rosa De La Rosa

June 17, 2013

Mrs. Smith and Family:
I pray that our Heavenly Father will comfort you all as only He can.
Milton Mauldin
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Milton Mauldin

June 17, 2013

So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Paige Sentell Holliday

June 17, 2013

Teresa, I am sorry to hear about your dad. may god give you piece at this time. thoughts and prayers are with you.
jimmy and Deborah bracken

deb brackeb

June 16, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts go to each of the family, which we love very much. Ben and Shirley Davis and Family.

Ben/Shirley Davis

June 15, 2013

Ben/Shirley Davis

June 15, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Vernon. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Bob, Glenda, Wendy & Christian Angel

June 15, 2013

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