Obituary for Ellis Clayton Smith
Ellis Clayton Smith, 95, of Hilda, SC, passed away on May 20th, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 24th, 1930 to the late Wilton H. Smith and Eliza Dyches Smith. He was an avid fisherman and loved hunting, gardening, and joking with his family and friends. He was a member of Hilda First Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Ferguson Smith; sons Michael (Harriet) Smith, Phillip (Patricia) Smith, Ray Smith, and Richard (Caralena) Smith, all of Hilda; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert Smith and Elmore Smith; as well as his sister, Mary Quilling.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 25th, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Hilda First Baptist Church, with funeral services following in the church at 3:00 PM. Rev. Chris Roberts will be officiating. Graveside will follow in the Hilda First Baptist Church Cemetery.
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