Jeffrey R. Smith, 61, resident of 43 Fletcher Dr. Immediately upon graduation, he accepted a job in Indiana and retired from the Federal Penitentiary. After retirement to stay busy, he was employed at Wal-Mart only part-time during seasonal holidays. Jeffrey is survived by his partner and companion, Jimmy Woods.
He has one sister Regina Alewine who he had an unconditional love and relationship with. He reared a niece, Christel Bedenbaugh Parnell, who worshiped the ground he walked on and a nephew, Jonathan Gerald Bedenbaugh, who he cherished every conversation with, unconditional love and spiritual guidance.
He leaves behind a great nephew, Bristol Issac Parnell, who he enjoyed shooting hoops with and playing golf with and was proud of all his accomplishments and loved him with all his heart, another great nephew , Bryce Aiden Lollis, the absolute joy of his life, his smile and caring personality on his face lit him up every visit with him.
Jeffrey was so excited to move from Indiana back to South Carolina to watch both of them grow up; however, God had other plans. His hobbies included golfing , watching the Gamecocks play and loving his fur babies Mia and Sugar. Jeffrey will always be remembered for his heart of compassion and love for his family and friends.
He fought a good fight and now is in the arms of Jesus. Services will be conducted Saturday Dec. Marion Argo officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from until PM at the funeral home prior to services.
