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James Oliver Smith

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James Oliver Smith

Birth
South Carolina, USA
Death
17 Oct 2016 (aged 90)
Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Plot
War Memorial, Section 3
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A gentle and kind man. Strong in his faith and a man who loved his family.

These words define James Oliver Smith, who went to be with his Lord and Savior.

James O. was a hard worker who grew up on a farm in South Carolina, served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and later graduating from Clemson University. James O. loved his Clemson Tigers and was a fisherman and golfer.

He was the son of the late Oscar Lougarry Smith and Clara Baldwin Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife Laura Smith along with four sisters and five brothers.

Those left to cherish his memories are his three daughters and sons in law: Cynthia Smith of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, Kathy and Ronald King of Waxhaw, North Carolina, Pamela and Jeffery Luther of Harrisburg, North Carolina; two sisters: Mildred McClean of Donald's, South Carolina and Lula Hanks of Honea Path, South Carolina; six grandchildren: Ben and Kristen Harrell, Katie Harrell, Keith Harrell, Jonathan "Wade" King, Laura Luther, Steven Lawing; three great-grandchildren: Riley Harrell, Aurora Harrell and Olivia Johnson.

Graveside and Committal Service:War Memorial III Garden at Gaston Memorial Park with the Rev. Sally Queen.Military honors will be accorded by the United States Army.

Pallbearers are Jeffery Luther, Keith Harrell, Ronald King, Wade King, Ben Harrell and Chuck Beam.

A gentle and kind man. Strong in his faith and a man who loved his family.

These words define James Oliver Smith, who went to be with his Lord and Savior.

James O. was a hard worker who grew up on a farm in South Carolina, served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and later graduating from Clemson University. James O. loved his Clemson Tigers and was a fisherman and golfer.

He was the son of the late Oscar Lougarry Smith and Clara Baldwin Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife Laura Smith along with four sisters and five brothers.

Those left to cherish his memories are his three daughters and sons in law: Cynthia Smith of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, Kathy and Ronald King of Waxhaw, North Carolina, Pamela and Jeffery Luther of Harrisburg, North Carolina; two sisters: Mildred McClean of Donald's, South Carolina and Lula Hanks of Honea Path, South Carolina; six grandchildren: Ben and Kristen Harrell, Katie Harrell, Keith Harrell, Jonathan "Wade" King, Laura Luther, Steven Lawing; three great-grandchildren: Riley Harrell, Aurora Harrell and Olivia Johnson.

Graveside and Committal Service:War Memorial III Garden at Gaston Memorial Park with the Rev. Sally Queen.Military honors will be accorded by the United States Army.

Pallbearers are Jeffery Luther, Keith Harrell, Ronald King, Wade King, Ben Harrell and Chuck Beam.

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  • Created by: MKS
  • Added: Oct 20, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171551399/james_oliver-smith: accessed ), memorial page for James Oliver Smith (24 Jul 1926–17 Oct 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 171551399, citing Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by MKS (contributor 47884100).