Purvis M. Smith

Purvis Milton Smith, 89, of West Columbia, SC, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday 27 October 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday October 30, 2026, at Faith Baptist Church of Columbia, 801 S Maple Street, Columbia, SC, with Pastor Doug Self and Pastor Ricky Branham officiating. Interment will be at Southland Memorial Gardens, 700 W Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC. Visitation will be one hour before the service, 10:30- 11:30 a.m.

Purvis was born 04 Jun 1937, Batesburg, SC, to Harold Edward Smith and Grace Margaret Smith. He was a veteran, serving in the US Army Reserve. He retired from the trucking business after 40+ years of long distant truck driving. He was a loving father, papa (grandfather), and great grandpa. He enjoyed working in the yard, listening to old gospel, old bluegrass and old country music. He loved all of his family very dearly.

He is survived by his loving children: Doris J Hill, Elizabeth Giess (Rod) and James Mitchell Smith (Joyce): grandchildren, Ric Hill, Bryan Hill, Jennifer Wheeler (Patrick), Michael Timms (Sonia), and Anthony Smith: great grandchildren, Clayton Hill, Brittany Hill, Roman Wheeler, Adeline Wheeler, Daphne Wheeler, and Mastaani Timms. He is also survived by his significant other, Mary Burt, and her children: Wynn Burt and Lance Burt, as well as her grandson, Randy Burt. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, who held a special place in his heart.

He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Royena Lowman Smith, his son, and his sister, Linda Proctor.

Pallbearers: Ric Hill, Bryan Hill, Clayton Hill, Joey Randall, Wynn Burt, Randy Burt, Matthew Self, and James Adams.

The family would like to thank all the LMC, North Tower ICU staff and North Tower 9th floor staff, for taking care of dad and his family during this very difficult times. We would like to also thank all of those that lifted dad and the family, up in prayer, God Bless each of you.

In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to: Faith Baptist Church of Columbia, SC 29054, in Purvis Smith's name.