Charleston, South Carolina
Julian E. Smith, Jr. CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 16, 2010, Julian Eugene Smith, Jr., husband of Shirley Speed Smith. Julian E. Smith, Jr. was born in Charleston, a son of the late, Julian Eugene Smith, Sr. and Helen Kulinski Smith on Tuesday, September 21, 1926, and attended Murray Vocational School. "Junie" served in World War II as a Corporal in the United States Army and later as Sergeant First Class in the Ready Reserve. He was extremely proud to have served our Country and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Junie was a Master Plumber and retired owner of Julius E. Smith Plumbing Company. He was proud to be an Honorary Life Member of the Hibernian Society and a member of St. Joseph's Church. He spent retirement years working in his beautiful garden and enjoying family and friends. In his younger years he volunteered at the Catholic Orphanage and supported numerous community projects through his memberships in various local organizations. His sisters, Helen S. Porter and Bette S. Griffith, predeceased him Surviving are his wife, Shirely Speed Smith, four children, Susan Elizabeth Smith Fox, Julian E. Smith, III, Paul Anthony Smith and Charles Gerard Smith and his wife, Robin; five grandchildren, Ryan Fox and his wife, Kate, Jennifer M. Fox, Meghan E. Smith, Sarah E. Smith and J. Lewis Smith and numerous nieces and nephews. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Julian E. Smith, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends on this Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, Charleston, SC 29406 or the Hibernian Society, Elevator Fund, 105 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401. Mr. Smith's guest book may be signed at www.charlestonfunerals.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 Savannah Highway. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths
Paul - I was so sorry to hear today about your father. He was such a gentleman, and always wanted to help me in any way that he could. I know you will miss him very much.
Annie Caroline Reid
May 25, 2010
Oh, how I loved to go in that old shop on Broad St. Mr. Smith was so wonderful with all my problems. I would always find things that I couldn't elsewhere. Mrs. Smith was wonderful also. The younger Mr. Smith always came to my rescue so readily, I can't tell you now much the Smith's meant to me while I lived on Queen St. My thoughts are with the family.
Anna Blythe
Anna Blythe
May 23, 2010 | Adams Run, SC
Paul>> I just wanted to let you know how sad my family and I were to hear about your dad.He was such a kind man and I know he is ya'lls angel in heaven now.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.He always reached over on the way to communion and grabbed dads hand.!!so kind
May 22, 2010
To all the Smith Family: My condolences are for each one of you as you go through this time of sadness and grief.
As part of the extended family for many years, I have some of the greatest memories of my lifetime.
It seems as death has become a frequent thing in all of our lives lately, but when sickness occurs, it is a beautiful thing to know that our loved ones are at peace and no longer suffering.
Always remember the happy times, speak of Junie often and peace will...
Linda Price
May 18, 2010 | Charleston, SC
I did not know Mr. Smith very well or for long. What I knew about him was through his son Julian. When Mr. Smith h would show up for celebrations from the Bridge Run or for a special award to his son, he beamed with pride for his son. During the same time, his son beamed with pride for his father and grateful for having him there and then you knew why this family was so strong. God grant you peace during this time of your loss.
Marsha Clayman (Columbia, SC)
May 18, 2010
My dear Paul, my heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your father. Time seems to get away from us and all of a sudden we lose another part of our family. Please know that I am thinking of you and Megin. Much love, Jo Ann Morros
Jo Ann Morros
May 18, 2010 | Pensacola, FL
We are greatly saddened by the news of "Junie"'s death. Over the years we have come to love and admire him. We will miss his happy manner and beautiful smile. I don't recall ever seeing him without that smile. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Shirley and the children.
Mary & Bernard (Booty) Bastian
May 18, 2010
To the family,I want to express my sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of your father. My brother William Stehmeier was a good friend of your dad. We lived at 47 Poplar which is on the corner of Poplar and Enston Ave. Shirley Stehmeier Winter
May 18, 2010
I have many fond memories of Mr. Smith over the years and have always shared the love and joy of gardening with him. I have two large maple trees in my yard in Dothan, Alabama that he gave me a long time ago as 5 inch seedlings and I think of him and the whole family every day I look at them. My sadness at seeing such a special man pass from us is profound and my condolences to all of you.
With heartfelt sorrow and love, Pam Barker Gwinn
Pam Gwinn
May 18, 2010 | Dothan, AL