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Mr. Robert Morgan Smith, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at McLeod Loris Hospital. Born on August 17, 1944, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Hubert Smith, Sr and the late Martha Eleanor King Smith. Mr. Smith served his country with courage, honor, and dignity in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as a rural carrier for the United States Postal Service until his retirement and loved to watch NASCAR racing. Mr. Smith was a longtime member of Loris First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Martha M. Smith; son, Allen Smith (Debbie); daughter, Robin Smith Jones (Tommy); grandchildren, Austin Jones, and Reiley Jones; two nephews, Steve Smith, and David Smith; and sister-in-law, Betty Smith.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was predeceased by his brother, Hubert Smith, Jr.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Loris First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Tim Osment officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, prior to services, at Loris First Presbyterian Church. The family requests that memorials be made to Loris First Presbyterian Church, P.O Box 425, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mr. Smith's online guestbook at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information.
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