Terrell Smith Obituary

Mr. Terrell Andrew "Terry" Smith, 71, of Rock Hill, S.C., passed away peacefully Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice and Community Care.

He was born in Thomaston, Dec. 21, 1953, to Verlie and Calvin Smith. He immensely enjoyed flying in his youth and was once the youngest pilot in Upson County, doing his first solo flight at only 15 years old.

He was a 1971 graduate of R. E. Lee Institute and earned his BBA in accounting from the University of Georgia in 1975. He remained a loyal fan of the Georgia Bulldogs his entire life; Georgia red was his favorite color. He obtained his CPA license in 1984, passing all four parts of the exam in his first attempt. He spent the majority of his career working in cost accounting for manufacturing plants, retiring from Qure Medical in Rock Hill, S.C., in February of 2020. Always faithful, he was a member of Oakland Baptist Church.

He is survived by wife of 46 years, Susan E. "Sue" Smith; children, Dacia Rae Smith, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Damon Andrew (Courtney) Smith, of Savannah; beloved grandson, Cohen Andrew Smith, of Savannah, who knew him as PaPa; sisters, "the girls," Carol Harpe, of Peachtree City, Lynn (David) Hardage, of Sharpsburg and Tracey (Scott) Hall, of Kennesaw; and nine nieces and nephews.

He was devoted to his family. His loved ones take comfort knowing he is now a part of the heavenly choir singing praises to God as the bass singer he always desired to be. His family will welcome friends at a visitation Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the parlor of Oakland Baptist Church.

A memorial service officiated by the Rev. Dr. Jeff Hayes and the Rev. Eddie Ramsey will take place at 11 a.m. in the chapel, followed by a private burial in the Cremation Garden.

Memorial contributions can be made to Oakland Baptist Church or to the Oakland Baptist Church Ministry Center. Greene Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.