Smitty W. Smith Sr.

Mr. William Warren Smith (Smitty), of Greenville, SC, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2023, quietly and peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends. Smitty was born August 2, 1934, to the late Mary Elizabeth Smith and William Walson Smith in Greenville, SC. He was educated in the Greenville public school system and graduated from Greenville High School. He attended The University of South Carolina. Smitty married his sweetheart E. Dorothy “Dottie” Isler and began what turned out to be a marriage of 68 years. He was a member of the United States Naval Reserves and was an avid sports enthusiast with an emphasis on basketball and baseball, being drafted by the New York Yankees. After returning to Greenville from the University of South Carolina, where he played baseball, he assumed a position with the family business, American Plumbing, Inc. He later became president of the company and supported the city of Greenville in multiple capacities to include The Textile Hall/Palmetto Expo events. He was active in civic affairs and longtime member of the Greenville Exchange Club, serving as president. Smitty was a member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church serving as a deacon, teacher, sports teams coach and building committee chairman. The love of his life was his beautiful and beloved wife Dottie, their two children, Dodie and Billy, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Most of his time was spent unselfishly being sure their needs were being met and providing the Christian guidance and leadership that was characteristic of the way he lived his life. He loved his family and was continually supportive in their activities of dance, scouting, and baseball. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and hunting, especially swimming in the backyard pool and spending time on vacations at Surfside Beach. He is survived by his wife, E. Dorothy (Dottie) Isler Smith; daughter, E. Dorothy (Dodie) Smith Green; son, William (Billy) Warren Smith, Jr.; sister, Martha Smith Welborn and husband James; sister-in-law, Judith Slater Isler; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Susan Smith Gerrard. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and extended family throughout the country. The family will celebrate Smitty’s life at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at The Wood Mortuary, 300 West Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650. The visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hampton Heights Baptist Church, 2511 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29615 Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Smitty W. Smith Sr.

August 2, 1934 - October 20, 2023