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James Oscar Smith

James Oscar Smith

Founder (LFDE)

(1920-1984) James Oscar Smith, a native of Bennettsville South Carolina, owner and manager of THE SMITH FUNERAL HOME began his business in Florence, South Carolina in October 1950. He came to Florence after receiving encouraging statements...

Annette McCollum Smith

Annette McCollum Smith

Founder (LFD)

(1924-2002) Mrs. Annette McCollum Smith, a native of Bennettsville, South Carolina. Mrs. Smith served as a secretary-receptionist of the firm and was a Licensed Funeral Director along with her husband J. O. Smith....

 James Lawrence Smith

James Lawrence Smith

2nd Generation (LFDE)

(1955-2010) J. Lawrence Smith, a 1977 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC and a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta, Georgia returned home to operate the family business....

Felicia R. Smith-Charles

Felicia R. Smith-Charles

President and Owner; LFD #2431

 J. Lawrence Smith, II

J. Lawrence Smith, II

Vice-President and 3rd Generation; LFD #4057

Wendell Davis

Wendell Davis

LFDE #2343


Terrence M. James

Terrence M. James

LFD Apprentice #4244


Robin V. Sealey

Robin V. Sealey

LFDE Apprentice #4422


 Helen B. Sims

Helen B. Sims

Office Manager- Non-Licensee

Walter Bailey

Walter Bailey

Operations Manager- Non-Licensee

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