Delree Smith

 

 

Westminster – Delree Hershel Smith, 82, husband of the late Betty Jean Teague Smith, passed away Friday, October 9th, 2020 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.

 

Delree was born in Westminster, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Oscar Sr. and Pearl Anna Pressley Smith. He retired after nearly 45 years from Oconee Cotton Mill.  Delree enjoyed farming and was a member of Calvary Church of God.

 

Delree is survived by a son, Danny Smith and wife Marilynn; daughter, Vickie Wilbanks and husband Kenneth; four grandchildren, Missy Milford (Dawn), Matthew Wilbanks, Andrea Smith (Brian Allen), Amy Smith (Joshua James); and eight great-grandchildren, Katlyn Fortson, Caleb Fortson, Cash Milford, Cole Smith, Emma Allen, Brianna Allen, Carli Allen, and Rachel Allen.

 

In addition to his parents, Delree is preceded in death his beloved wife, Betty Jean Teague Smith; brothers, Edward, Albert, Carzell, Howard, Thomas, Oscar Jr., and Herman Smith; Sisters, Maebell, Leila, and Sarah Smith. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

 

A funeral service will be held 4 pm, Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 at the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 pm, Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 prior to the service.

 

The family is at the home of the daughter, Vickie Wilbanks, 1537 Coffee Road Westminster, South Carolina 29693. Flowers are accepted. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com