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William "Bill" Clayton Smith CHARLESTON - William "Bill" Clayton Smith, 59, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest at the Medical University of South Carolina Thursday, March 12, 2015. His memorial service will be held in St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Dalton, GA at a later date. The family will receive friends Monday, March 16, 2015, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 232 Calhoun Street, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bill was born December 21, 1955 in Anderson, SC. Bill graduated from Fort Johnson High School in 1974 and from the College of Charleston in 1978. He is survived by his mother, Katheryn Pruitt Smith of Dalton, GA; sister, Kim Smith Miller and husband, Clay, of Dalton, GA; and nephews: Andrew and wife, Laura, Grant, Bryan and Chase Miller. He was predeceased by his father, Jack W. Smith. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of SC Memorials, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 14 to Mar. 16, 2015.

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Steve Donovan

March 8, 2026

Remembering Bill this day.

Steve Donovan

March 8, 2024

I'm sure all is grand up there with the Good Lord, Bill. Ask the Lord to continue to out for us that are still here on Earth. Till we meet again, God bless!
Steve

Steve Donovan

March 8, 2023

Rest in God's peace, brother Bill!

Steven Donovan

March 8, 2021

Remembering Bill as his anniversary get's near. He is gone but not forgotten. RIP good buddy.

Steve Donovan

March 8, 2020

Fifth anniversary of Bill's passing. I'm sure he is enjoying his heavenly resting place.

Steve Donovan

March 8, 2019

4 years ago today Bill's passing was way too early but he is in good hands with God. RIP my friend.

March 18, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding be with all of those that loved Bill. With much sympathy. Your family will be in my prayers.
Mary Drawdy Garcia

American Heart Association

March 16, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

March 16, 2015

David Burdette

Steve Donovan

March 16, 2015

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He will truly be missed by many. May he rest in God's Peace.

Luanne Gillis Clarey

March 15, 2015

The Lord has prepared a place for those who love him. May you find comfort in knowing Bill is with our maker. Rest easy my friend and thank you for the wonderful memories.

American Heart Association

March 14, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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232 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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