Michael Robert Smith, age 70, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and native of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed away at his residence on Jan. 28, 2015. Michael was a government contractor and a self-employed business owner in South Carolina. He was of the Baptist faith. Michael was preceded in death by parents Robert Clay Smith and Maudie Howell Smith and brother Richard Clay Smith.
Michael is survived by seven children: Kent Smith von Hohenstein of Wurzburg, Germany, Kristie Smith Harmon of Huntsville, Alabama, Lisa Smith (Robert) Branham of Camden, South Carolina, Melissa Smith of Liberty, South Carolina, Michelle Smith (Jason) Ruby of Jackson, Ohio, Katy Smith (Matthew) Robertson of Columbus, Ohio, and Mark Smith of Irmo, South Carolina. He is also survived by his sister Arden Smith (Con) Humphrey of Fayetteville, Tennessee and special friend Florence Cheatham of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
There are nine grandchildren who survive, Meghan Smith of Moulton, Alabama, Max von Hohenstein of Wurzburg, Germany, Jacob Anders and Nathan Anders of Huntsville, Alabama, Mason Branham and Emma Branham of Camden, South Carolina, Caleb Courville of Liberty, South Carolina, Medea Ruby and Lainey Ruby of Jackson, Ohio.
Interment will be in Lincoln Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dear Arden,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mike as a wonderful friend. I pray that God will watch over you and your family during this time of grief.
Always a friend, Joan
Arden and Con, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort.
Arden
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Michael loved you so much. We know that he is at peace now and will never be forgotten.
Mike you fought a good fight and you ran a good race. You will always be in my heart. I’ll Love you forever.
Arden,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful memories help sustain you during this very difficult time.
Arden,
So sorry to read of the passing of your brother. May God hold you close. I love you,my friend, and know that I’m praying for you during this sad time in your life. Blessed be!
So sorry to hear this sad news Arden..Jerry and I pray for your peace and comfort.
Arden and family – I know that your heart is heavy. Having just lost two brothers, I do know what you are going through. Know that you have friends who are there for you. May God’ s love surround you at this difficult time.
Arden Sorry to hear of your loss.
Beth & Wayne
Arden and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Losing a sibling is one of the roughest times we have to get through in this life. May God bless and keep you in his arms.