Herschel L. Smith, Jr., 85, beloved husband of Shelvie Hutchinson Smith, died suddenly on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native of Washington County, Georgia, Herschel was the son of the late Herschel L. Smith, Sr. and Okella Josey Smith. He worked as a welding inspector and retired from Pullman Power. He was a farmer and an avid hunter. He had lived in Aiken, South Carolina since 2012.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Clydie Faye McDonough.
Survivors, in addition to his wife Shelvie, include daughters, Deanna Abellana (Beau), Easley, SC, Dawn Smith, Sandersville, GA, Sabrina Smith, Aiken, SC, Carmen Jeter (Ed), Marietta, GA; step-sons, Barry Kelley (Beth), Augusta, GA, Scott Kelley, Sandersville, GA; grandchildren, Chase Kelley, Killeen, TX, Bryce Kelley, Augusta, GA, Dr. Austin Abellana (Fiancée Kinsley), Easley, SC, Justin Crandall, Oklahoma City, OK, Easton West, Sandersville, Aubrey Jeter, Marietta, GA; sisters, Hazel Warren (Robbie), Waynesville, NC, Sue Higginbotham, St. Mary’s, GA, Jane Smith, Riddleville, GA; brother, David Smith, Riddleville, GA.
In accordance to his wishes, there will be no funeral service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Christ Central at christcentralaiken.com.
Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home of 715 East Pine Log Road in Aiken, South Carolina provides this obituary.
This is a courtesy announcement of May & Smith Funeral Directors in Sandersville.