Paul William Smith

Seneca, SC — Paul William Smith, 80, husband of the late Marilyn Juanita Baldwin Smith, of 120 Renee Drive, Seneca, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at his residence.

 

A native of Oconee County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Paul and Daisy Phillips Smith. He retired from Central Textiles. Mr. Smith attended Rock Hill Baptist Church in Fair Play.

 

Mr. Smith is survived by his daughters: Susan Rackley (Tim) and Paula Owens (Shannon), both of Seneca; brother: Donald Smith; sisters: Rachel Lusk and Melda Lee; four grandchildren: Anna Hightower (DJ), Blake Owens (Ashleigh), Emma Kate Rackley, and Luke Rackley; and five great-grandchildren: Nehemiah Hightower, Jedidiah Hightower, Savanna Hightower, Gracie Owens, and Madelyn Owens.

 

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by brothers: Harold Smith and Wilton Smith; and sisters: Janie Brown and Pauline Schmitt.

 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends following the service.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society via donate3.cancer.org or Prisma Health Hospice of the Foothills, Attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672.

 

The family is at their respective homes.