Elmer Smith Obituary

Mary, Allison, Mathew, Anne, JoAnne,& Judy, I was sorry to hear of Elmers passing. I have known Elmer for close to 50 years and respected and love him as a classmate, teammate and friend. Elmer was a wonderful person and like many people say the acorn did not fall to far from the tree, because he was a wonderful man just like Elmer, Sr. I have not seen Elmer for years, since I have moved to Richmond, but please know that you and your wonderful are in my prayers.

Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Elmer was a wonderful person, great dentist and always treated everyone with respect and kindness. He always treated me as a friend and took excellent care of my family's dential needs. The world has loss a good person and a trusted professional. Please contact me if there is anything I can do for you or your family. God bless you all.

To the Smith Family and to Elmer's Dentistry Family.

My husband and I went to school with Elmer at St. John's High School although he was an underclassman. We were big seniors at the time. He has always been a wonderful person and great friend. I was introduced to Elmer as a dentist right after he opened his practice. He has been my dentist since then except for the years we spent in Texas. As soon as we returned to Charleston, I called his office and he's been there for me anytime I needed him. He will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. His memory will live with all of us...Our prayers are with you all. God bless You all
Dianne Meagher

Dear Mary, Matthew and Allison,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Elmer was a fine, gentle, and intelligent man, (and great dentist). Stephen and I met him through Buddy and Margaret and became patients and friends. he always asked about our lives and was always attentive.

If I can ever do for you, please let me know...I lost my Stephen in August from same illness. I so understand and will keep you in my prayers.

Dr. Smith has been my doctor for 15+ years. He is our family dentist, my parents, aunts & uncles & my children were all patients. He was one of the kindest & most thoughtful people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He always made time and remembered to ask everything about us and what was going on in our lives. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please remember that you are in my prayers and in all of my families hearts and prayers. Love Jessica, McKayla, McKenzie & Christian Carroll

To the Smith family:
I have had the pleasure and honor to know Elmer, both as a patient and friend for almost 25 years. He was a model dentist for the medical profession as he took a real interest in his patients condition and family life. He was always available for emergencies. He had a wonderful sense of humor.
God has a real jewel in heaven right now with Elmer there. I will always remember him and be thankful for the opportunity to know such a wonderful and kind human being. Elmer, I will surely miss you friend!

To the family of Dr. Smith,
I am so sadden to hear of the loss of such a wonderful soul. My God be with you all in this most difficult time. I have been going to Dr. Smith since I moved to Charleston back in '93. He always made me laugh with his stories and we bonded right away. I looked forward to seeing him everytime I had an appointment. He was a very gentle and caring man and I will miss him greatly.

To Mary and your family, I too am so saddened by the passing of Elmer. He truly was the greatest dentist in the world. His stories and gentleness were so wonderful. Many times we had conversations about the future and the struggle to achieve and help others. When I earned my law degree he made me feel so proud and he genuinely was proud of me. I can't tell you how great that made me feel. There will never be another like him but I would like to think that I will follow in his kindness, giving and happiness to others. Your children should be so proud of their dad and know that he was so well thought of. If there is anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am so glad you guys got to Vegas - Love Lucreita

Mrs. Smith and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Smith was a wonderful person. Every time I had an appointment it was like catching up on old times with a good friend. His patients will greatly miss him.

DEAR AUNT ANN, IT WAS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT MOM (FRANCES OWENS) CALLED ME AND TOLD ME OF ELMERS PASSING, I'VE BEEN IN NEW BERN N.C. FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS SO IT HAD BEEN AWHILE SINCE I HAD SEEN HIM BUT READING THE GUEST BOOK IT SOUNDS AS IF HE WAS A WONDERFUL SON, BROTHER, FRIEND, HUSBAND AND FATHER AS WELL AS A GOOD CHRISTIAN MAN. I TALKED TO MY FATHER (RUDOLPH SMITH) IN SAN JOSE CALIF. AND HE ASKED ME TO PASS ALONG HIS CONDOLENCES AS WELL. JOANNE, JUDY, MARY AND EXTENDED FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGHTH TO GO THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT AND SAD TIME IN YOUR LIVES, YOUR COUSIN, RONDA SMITH SCOTT NEW BERN N.C.

We are so saddened by your loss of Elmer. I will never forget our days as classmates, but more importantly; Elmer was the kindest person we've ever known. My wife was touched by his sense of humor that she said could brighten the darkest day. We were blessed to have known him.

May God be with your Family!

Mary, Allison, and Matthew,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this. Elmer was one of those gentle souls you rarely meet in life. He loved everyone and treated them like they were the most important person he knew. Mary, he loved you, Allison, and Matthew so much, and his face would light up when he talked of you (which he loved to do). The only thing that lifts my heart is to know we will be with him again. I look forward to hearing his fishing stories.
In Christ, Debi Magee

We are so sad to hear of Elmer passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. He was a great man and a wonderful dentist. You could go in that chair sad or worried about something in life and come out laughing and thinking what a great day. He would brighten the room when he would come in with his jokes and stories. He was a wonderful person. We will all miss him.
Ann, Randy, Travis and Troy Gillespie

Dear Smith family,
I just wanted to express my sincere feeling of loss at the passing of Elmer. I worked with Joanne at St. Francis and have been going to Elmer for quite a lot of years now. A lot of us from St. Francis went to him and we all loved him dearly. He was a gentle & kind man and dentist. My husband started going to him after we married, and he truly enjoyed going to see Elmer. I'm sorry I didn't make it to the service, I just got out of the hopistal recently with back surgery, but you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We will never forget what a great man Elmer was. You all should be very proud of him. God Bless, Eric & Debbie Wheaton.

To Mary, Allison and Matthew.....
Just found out today about the sad news of Elmer's passing on last Friday. Bet he is dancing with the angels with smile on his face and a chuckle in his voice. Remember there are so many that are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. My fondest memory of Elmer is those days when he drove the school bus for St. John's High School. And this one is from Banyon, "Semper Fi, Marine".........once a Marine, always a Marine.

Mary & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless.
With love,
Lynn Postell & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you with the loss of Elmer. Elmer was a fraternity brother at Newberry College. Elmer was a wonderful fraternity brother. After having read this guest book, it is obvious that he was a wonderful Father, Husband, Son, and friend to so many. He will be missed by us all. God Bless

What a great man. I wish I could be more like him. What a role model. Mary & Family our hearts and prayers are with you guys.

Mitch & Stella, Abby & Mitch

Our thoughts and prayers go out to both Dr. Smith's immediate family and to his working family. My children and I have been patients of Dr. Smith's for a few years now. Dr. Smith was so friendly and thoughtful every time we came to see him. He made us feel like we were more than "just a patient." We will truly miss him. God Bless you and keep you in His comforting arms. Sincerely, Teresa, Caitlin and Kimberly Mansfield

Mary, our hearts are saddened to hear about the passing of your wonderful husband, loving father, and our friend. Elmer walked with God each day because you could see it in the way he lived his life. He was such a humble and caring person. He will truly be missed by so many people. I am blessed to have known him, you, and your wonderful children. This world is a better place because of him. God will continue to walk with you daily and give you comfort and peace. All our love, Laura, Lally, and Michele

Elmer has been my family's dentist for over 20 years. We are praying for the ones left behind today. We need more people in the world like Dr. Smith, so caring and compassoinate. This world will not be the same w/out your presence in it.

i met Elmer when he first started practicing denistry many years ago on savannah hwy..he was a good person and dentist to me and my family and many of my friends that i recommended him to from the charleston fire dept..he will be sadly missed and i have lost a caring friend, my families sympthany to his wife and children

Dear Mary and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief.
God Bless Yo

Our family was saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Elmer Smith. He was caring, very personable and professional and we appreciated that very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Mary, Matthew, Allison, Mrs. Smith, JoAnne and Judy, my family feels blessed to have known and been a part of Elmers life. My deepest sympathy to you all.

We are so sorry for your loss and know he will be missed.

May God bless you all and comfort you. Elmer was a wonderful person and dentist. He was a tribute to his profession and his community. He will truly be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Dr. James Decker

My brother, Bill, and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of our cousin, Elmer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children, Aunt Anne, and our cousins Judy and Joanne at this time of sorrow. May God bless all of you.

Love, Carolyn and Bill

So sorry for the loss of such a kind and wonderful person. He will be missed by many.

Mary,Allison,Mathew,my sister Anne and all the family: Elmer was my favorite nephew.He was more than just a loving relative to me-He was also a friend.He took me trout fishing and was like a buddy to me but always respected me and our uncle/nephew relationship. I will miss him dearly as I know all of you will. But now he is with his God and his Aunt Dot in heaven. My heartfelt sympathy and love is with you all.Uncle George (Raleigh,NC)

Mrs. Mary, Matthew & Allison,

Your dad was my dentist for a number of years. I am going to miss him.

Respectfully,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My cousin, Elmer was a wonderful man. He was loving and generous throughout his life. He was a leader among his peers. His kind heart was evident in everything which touched his life. He has earned the rewards of Heaven. May God bless his family, especially my Aunt Anne, during their time of grief. With my deepest sympathy, Love, Patricia Anne

Dear Mary and family, We are so sadened to hear about Elmer's passing. He was a dear long time friend and the best dentist we ever had. He will be missed. Our deepest condolence to you and all your family at this sad time.
With deepest regards and friendship,
Francis and Margaret Schwuchow
Rockville, SC

To the Family of Dr. Smith,
I wanted to first let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all! We love you and our praying for the peace that passes all understanding! Dr. Smith is the type of example that a father, husband, son, brother, and friend should be. He is one of the most caring and humble men I have ever met. I am so honored to have been his friend, I am so honored that GOD loves us so much that he allowed all of our paths to cross his, so that even for a moment we may have had the opportunity to be in his presence. I will miss him more than you will all know, but I know that he loved life, people, his family and friends! I intend to do just that. Thank you Dr. Smith for being my friend and always showing us by example the type of person we all should be. Mary, Ms. Smith, Matthew, Allison, Joanne, and Judy, my heart aches for you all, and I pray for you constantly. WE LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH, and I am so thankful that I was blessed by DR. Smith and the person he will always be!!!!!!!! May GOD continue to Bless You!!!Love Christy & Troy Johnson