BUDDY SMITH

DECEMBER 25, 1955 – MAY 30, 2010

ANDERSON, SC – Virgil Harrison Smith, Jr., age 54, of 197 Lakeside Road, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at his home.

Born in Anderson, SC, on December 25, 1955, he was a son of Frances Williams Smith and the late Virgil Harrison Smith, Sr. He was a graduate of Pendleton High School and was a fourth generation Corn Miller with the family business, Smith Mills, as long as his health permitted.  He was a lifelong member of Welcome Baptist Church and attended West Anderson Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Libby Snipes Smith of the home; sons: Virgil Harrison “Benji” Smith, Patrick Todd Smith, and David Tyler Smith; grandson, Virgil Harrison Smith, IV; his beloved Boston Terrier, “Kia”; and a special caregiver, Gail Hull.  In addition, he is survived by his mother, Frances Smith; his sister, Harriett Smith; and his brother, George Smith, all of Anderson. 

The Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Welcome Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, May 31, 2010.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of The Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.