Homer Joseph Smith

Homer J. Smith, 88 passed away Tuesday morning
October 20, 2020.

Homer “Papa” “Uncle” Joseph Smith son of a sharecropper, Freddie Smith & Sidan Ponder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020. He was born February 09, 1932, in Thomasville GA.

Homer was predeceased by his loving wife, Helen L. Smith, Myrtle Beach SC, his daughter, Dorothy L. Garnes, Owings Mills, MD, and siblings Ashley Peter Smith, Oakland CA, Minnie Lee Cox, Brooklyn NY and Mary Jane Brown Schenectady, NY.

Homer is a Korea War Veteran, drafted in the United States Army in 1953, after his service Homer spent 30 years working for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Mill along with other jobs to support and raise his lovely family of six children with his wife Helen Smith.

In service of his Faith, Homer and Helen were eucharistic ministers with Saint John Evangelist Parish in Schenectady New York. After the retirement of Homer and Helen, they continued their service to the Lord as eucharistic ministers with St. James Catholic Church in Conway South Carolina.

Homer is a God-given prodigy with so many talents that he has passed on to his children and grandchildren. He was a carpenter, electrician, plumber, mechanic, and lastly after retirement Homer became a self-taught computer analyst. This being one of his primary hobbies during his retirement in Myrtle Beach South Carolina.

Homer and his wife Helen loved to host family at their homes on Strong street and Ardsley Road in Schenectady and later in smaller gatherings in Myrtle Beach, SC. A man with a heart of gold, and anchored to his strong faith he touched people everywhere he went. He loved his family, the South, his cars, and especially his "secret Macaroni & Cheese Recipe".

Homer is survived by his children Sondra Marie Madison, Schenectady, NY Ricardo Joseph Smith Schenectady, NY, Andrea Michelle Smith, Niskayuna, NY. Michael Anthony Joseph Smith, Sylvan Beach NY. and Rachael Anne Monte Kensington, CA. He is survived by 20 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, a host nieces, nephews, and cousins, and many many close friends of the years in Schenectady and then in Myrtle Beach.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 05, from 10 - 12 p.m. at Greater Albany SDA Church, 298 St. Agnes Hwy, Cohoes, NY12047. A memorial and celebration service will follow immediately after. Gathering size within the chapel will be based on the most current N.Y.S. occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside the church. Flowers will be accepted on Homer's behalf in lieu of donations, to honor his giving heart please send donations to one of his many charities such as St. Judes and Shriners Children’s Hospital.

Private family Interment @ Vale Cemetery @ a later date

The Ocean View Funeral Home, Myrtle Beach Chapel is assisting the Smith Family.

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