Perry M. Smith

Perry M. Smith obituary, Charleston, SC

Perry M. Smith

Perry Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gates Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 16, 2026.
Perry M. Smith 75 of Charleston, S.C passed away on February 18, 2026. Born on June 29, 1950, to the late John and Vivian Smith. He resided most of his life in the Central New York area. He graduated from DeRuyter Central, Living in Sheds, He attended Mohawk Community College. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Pipe Fitters Union Local # 267 of Syracuse. He worked part time after his retirement for the S.C State Parks. He is predeceased by his brother. Ron, His Sisters, Joanne Newton and Sandra Warner.
Surviving: His Wife, Jackie (Barber) Smith. His Stepdaughter, Beth (Ryan) McCracken. Grandchildren, Rylie Ann, Easton and Ellis. A Brother, Roger, Sister, Nancy Welch. Sister-in-law, Desdie. Brother-In-Law, Adrian Warner.
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