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Billy Smith Obituary
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Billy Richard 'Rick' Smith, 60, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born March 3, 1956, in Duluth, GA, he was the son of the late Billy Newton Smith and Frances Maxcine Westmoreland Smith.
A 1974 graduate of Dorman High School, Rick received his BA from USC-Upstate. He was president of Grasshoppers Inc. Landscaping, attended Cedar Spring Baptist Church, and was a member of the All Sports Booster Club at Dorman High School.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Mimi Beason Smith; daughter, Kasey Wood (Craig) of Clover, SC; grandsons, Craig Wood Jr. and Graham Wood; brother, Reginald Keith Smith (Denise) of Johns Island, SC; sister, Lisa Smith Rimer (Michael) of Acworth, GA; numerous nieces and nephews; and Marion Anderson and Chris Swindler, whom Rick loved as sons.
A service honoring his memory will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307, by the Rev. Todd Lowe and eulogists, Terry Belcher and Kasey Wood. Visitation will follow the service at the Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 901 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 online at www.alz.org; or Cedar Spring Baptist Church, 140 Cedar Spring Place, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
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Karen Crooks
March 17, 2017
Dear Mimi, I was just made aware of Rick's passing. We moved back to SC and I saw Rick when visiting. in parking lot at Wades. He didn't recognize me until I mentioned my son, TC Stone. So glad spoke with him and very sorry for your loss. My mother has the same disease and it's so hard. I hope you have peace. Karen Crooks
Carol Nichols
January 29, 2017
Mimi,
I was very sorry to hear of the death of your beloved Rick. I am out of town for the winter and was shocked to see his picture in the newspaper online. That photo captures beautifully his joy of living and the happiness that joy projected onto all around him. I share in your sorrow and I feel truly blessed for having known him for a time.
Dr. Carol Nichols
Carol Ann Gray
January 28, 2017
Mimi, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Rick. You are in my prayers and my thoughts. My prayer is for the Lord to give you peace and comfort.
January 28, 2017
Mimi, I am so sorry to hear about Rick. Sendingn lots of love and prayers to you and your family.
Teri Millwood Perdue
Ann Lea
January 27, 2017
Mimi and family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eddie Taylor
January 27, 2017
My deepest sympathies. I grew up with Ricky, Reggie, and Lisa. A great family and lifelong friends. All of his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Metcalf
January 27, 2017
Grew up with Rick,great guy, so sorry for your loss, Prayer's for the family.
Cheryl Metcalf
January 27, 2017
Grew up with Ricky and Reggie in Hilltop. Billy and Maxine (Mr and Mrs Smith) were great parents. Ricky was a classmate all through school and always a class act and a cut up. Lots of fun and great memories.
Condolences and prayers for peace for Ricky's family.
Johnny Franklin
mary jo orr
January 27, 2017
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