Gordon Smith
January 1, 1952 – May 10, 2022
Gordon Allen Smith, of Starr, SC, passed away at his home on May 10, 2022, due to complications of cancer.
Gordon was the son of the late Marcus Tillman Smith and the late Virginia Jean Prendergast Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Prince and brother, Galen Minor Smith.
He is survived by his sisters, Paula Plumley (Dean, deceased) of Easley, SC; Irene Smith of Athens, GA; Teresa Vagle (Pete) of Saint Simons Island, GA, Adriene Cohn (Gary) of Easley, SC, 7 nieces and nephews, 12 great nieces and great nephews, and many extended family members.
Gordon was a truck driver for more than 44 years and drove for several companies including Michelin and Walgreens. After his retirement he drove buses for Anderson County School System and Clemson University.
Gordon had a great love for people as evidenced by his many many friends and a great love for animals. His greatest pastime was helping other people and he could accomplish anything he put his mind to do.
The family will host a service for Gordon at Ruhamah Methodist Church, 110 Ruhamah Church Rd., Starr, SC on Sunday, May 15th at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Gordon’s dear friend, Rev. Wes Sampson, of Grace Baptist Church, Starr. Immediately following the service, Gordon’s sisters will be hosting his Celebration of Life in the Ruhamah Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local Veterans Services.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com.