Joseph Smart, Sr. Obituary in Yemassee at Young Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Joseph Smart, Sr.

Joseph Smart, Sr., 67, of Davidson Tower Rd., Yemassee, SC, exchanged his earthly address for heavenly heights on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. Joseph is the husband of Fannie W. Smart and the son of the late Rosa Smart Ellis, and step-son of the late Johnny Ellis, Sr. He was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School, Class of 1976, Varnville, SC. Most of his life, he was employed as a security guard and was retired from the Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC. Joseph's warm and friendly manner endeared him to the hearts of his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, loved one and friends.

Visitation: Friday, December 13th, 5-7 pm in the Chapel of Young Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, December 14th, eleven o'clock am in the Chapel of Young Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Ellis Cemetery, Varnville, SC.

Please continue to pray for the family and your expressions of condolence are sincerely appreciated.

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God bless you Joe.. We worked several years together at Port Royal Plantation during the 1990s. I considered you a good friend though staying in-touch was a challenge with the eventual distance. God Bless Joe!!

RIP Joe. May God keep you at peace.
Leland Tony Edwards

We love you dad and miss you only the ones who loved you know what was going on me and Daniel. You only had three biological kids and momma love you so much you told us everything about what was going on and how you was hurting...love you dad...Roxanne smart

Joe was a lovely friend to me ever since I knew him. I have good memories of him and his mama coming to visit. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Ralph Smith

Joe, Many years ago our path crossed and the beginning of a friendship was establish. Over the years the friendship never weaken. You will truly be missed, and thanks for the many years of being a friend. Jerold

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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