Levi Smith Obituary

Dr. Levi Walter Smith, III
North Augusta - A Celebration of Life for Dr. Levi Walter Smith, III, 73, who entered into rest May 29, 2019, will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Grace United Methodist Church with Veterans Honors. Rev. Susan Galasso and Rev. Jerry Garvin officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Ramsey Hall of the American Legion Post 71, 333 East Spring Grove Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. Interment will take place at a later date.
Dr. Smith was born in San Diego, CA to the late Levi Walter Smith, Jr. and Sarah Jane Darnall Smith and was reared in Atlanta, GA. He excelled in his education, graduating from Northside High School, Atlanta, Georgia; attending the University of Georgia and receiving his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1969. Dr. Smith moved to North Augusta and was the owner and single practitioner of Martintown Animal Hospital for 42 years. He loved his client's animals, dogs, cats and strange pets of many species. Dr. Smith had great compassion for his clients when their pets passed away, often sharing conversation and coffee with them in their time of need.
Dr. Smith was always the giver in any group or organization contributing his time and talents. He was a former member of the Downtown Augusta Lions Club where he served in all capacities from Tail Twister to President. His favorite position was Tail Twister where he relished making the meeting a lively event and was also a former member of the North Augusta Lions Club where he served in officer capacities and as Santa Claus. Additionally, he was a member of Georgia Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Association, C.S.R.A. Veterinary Association, North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, Sons of Confederate Veterans-Sgt. Berry Benson Camp and North Augusta Jaycees.
Dr. Smith proudly served as Captain in the United States Army as Post Veterinarian at Ft. Monmouth, NJ from 1970-1973. He actively served in the Jessie C. Lynch Memorial American Legion Post #71 in officer capacities and worked his favorite skill and talent of preparation for the 24-hour task of making hash for the Fourth of July celebration and fundraiser. Dr. Smith also had the prestigious honor in being invited as a member of The Forty and Eight, an honor society of American veterans and service members
Dr. Smith loved hunting and fishing with his sons and many friends over the years. The preparation for the adventures was always a methodical undertaking. Spending his time and talents with friends brought him great pleasure. The great outdoors gave him solace and peace. He believed in serving as a true servant of the Lord as he served others. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA, Gilgal Baptist Church, Edgefield, SC, and attended Grace United Methodist Church, North Augusta, SC. Dr. Smith also enjoyed his time serving and helping to host the Lutheran Men's Fishing Rodeo for a number of years.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mary Eleanor Wood Smith; two sons who were loved without boundaries, Levi W. Smith, IV and Darrel L. (Amber) Smith; a sister, Janet Greene; a brother, Robert (Louetta) Smith; nieces and nephews, Kevin Smith, Laura (Robert) Patton, Susan (Eric) Treanor, Jeffrey Greene; great-nieces and nephews, Christopher Patton, Andruw Patton, Brendan Patton, Vincent Treanor, Josiah Treanor, Cecilia Treanor, Anna Treanor; special cousins James Aiken, Lynanne Darnall and her son Josh Darnall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gilgal Baptist Church, P.O. Box 42, Edgefield, SC 29824 or the Jessie C. Lynch Memorial American Legion Post #71, 333 East Spring Grove Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841.
Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry at www.PoseyCares.com