Those special memories of you will always bring a smile. If only I could have you back just for a while. Then we could sit and talk again, just like we used to. You always meant so very much to us and always will. The fact that you are no longer here, will always cause us pain but you're forever in our hearts until we meet again.

Deacon Emeritus Billy “Luke” Smart, Sr., passed to his eternal reward Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Hampton Regional Medical Center; Varnville, SC, three days after the birthday of his beloved wife, the late Deaconess Lena Mae Smart. Mr. Billy Smart, Sr., was born October 29, 1941, to the late Mr. Neb Smart and the late Ms. Jessie Bell Williams.

Deacon Smart was educated in the public schools of Hampton County South Carolina. He was joined in holy matrimony, September 1, 1962, to the love of his life, the late Lena Mae Early. They were married for 56 years until her demise. He joined the Long Branch Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, where he was ordained as a deacon and remained faithful and dedicated until his health declined. He loved God and his church family.

Deacon Smart was a Free & Acceptance Mason of Gifford Lodge #359 - Gifford, SC. He was a hard worker, working various jobs throughout his career. He worked many years as a truck driver for Nix Forist - Hampton, SC.

Deacon Smart was a family -oriented man who loved his family.

In addition to his parents, Deacon Smart is preceded in death by (4) Grandchildren: Antonio Flowers, Antron Flowers, Batreaslyn Smart and Markiane Flowers; (1) Great-Grandson: Darren Stewart, Jr.,(1) Son-In-Law: Isaiah Gregory, and (6) Brothers: Starling Forester, Eddie Forester, Ernest Smart, Leroy Smart, John Smart, and Henry Lee Smart.

And God shall wipe every tear from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4

Deacon Smart leaves to cherish his fond memories his beloved children: (3) Daughters: Sharan Smart, Everlena (Frederick) Huffman, both of Brunson, SC: and Roseanne Gregory, Fairfax, SC; (2) Sons: Frankie (Tanya) Woods; San Antonio, TX and Billy (Marilyn) Smart, Jr., Brunson, SC; (10) Grandchildren: Anthony Hay, Brunson, SC; Kevin (Tiera Gil) Stewart and Darren (Dominique) Stewart, Columbia, SC; Sherilynne (Rashad) Rice, Lyman, SC; Miesha (Jermaine Williams) Smart, North, SC; Savannah & Selena Gregory, Fairfax, SC; Shamae Smith, Brunson, SC; Joshua Render, Atlanta, GA; and Zoe Woods, San Antonio, TX; (15) Great - Grandchildren: (1) Sister: Rose (Reverend Lewis)Albany, and (1) Brother: Arthur Smart (Valerie Beckett). A devoted friend: Deacon Frank Moreland and a devoted cousin: Luverta Singleton. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sympathizing friends.

“A SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

Please remember to keep the Smart family lifted in prayer.

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