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1945
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2024
Jesse Smith Obituary
He was born June 30, 1945 in Pearson, Georgia to Jesse and Mildred Smith. After graduation he became a trainman conductor serving 35 years with CSX Railroad. He also was an Army Veteran.
Jesse is survived by his caring wife of 55 years, Elizabeth Sue Smith; three children, Jessica Sherbert (Shannon) of Willis, TX, Eric Smith (Leah) of Greenwood, and Tonya Smith of Greenwood; five grandchildren, Clay Vaughn, LeAnn Sherbert, Andrew Smith, Brooke Sherbert, and Luke Smith.
Jesse is also survived by a sister, Merlene Counts of Blackshear, GA and a brother, Gerald Williams of Hernando, MS. He was predeceased by a brother, Neail Williams and a sister, Maxine Smith.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 23 from 5 to 7 PM at Southside church of Christ, 212 Old Mt. Moriah Road, Greenwood. A memorial service will be held 12 PM Saturday, August 24 at Southside church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Southside church of Christ, PO Box 54, Greenwood, SC 29648.
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Sherry Hedden
December 14, 2024
Jesse was the sweetest friend to have. Eric and I met Jesse and Sue when we lived in Greenwood for a short time and we were beginning our families. Our children grew up together even though we lived in Atlanta and then Memphis. Our families got together at church events. As little boys Eric and Ryan would get lost at Six Flags over GA. As grown men they would worship and be deacons together at the North Charleston Church. And, as always, Jesse and Sue would be there. Jesse always there to help with whatever we needed. What we need now is to live like Jesse, so we can join him in Paradise.
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