SMOAKS: Harry Mason Smith, age 92, of 55 Ehrhardt Road Smoaks, SC, died August 21, 2015. He was born March 24, 1923 to Joseph Howell and Bessie Kinard Smith. He was married to the late Shirley Ethel Dantzler for 66 years. He was a WWII veteran, serving our country from 1942-47, stationed at Pantanella, Italy. He was injured when his plane exploded in air. He was MIA in Yugoslavia for 6 weeks, before being rescued and treated for his severe burns. He was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart and the Air Medal. He retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed hunting and country living.

He is survived by a sister, Mary Lucille Smith, of Smoaks, four daughters, Patricia (Jack) Gunter, of Leesville, Phyllis (Pat) Hegler, of Smoaks, Debbie (Bill) Cherry, of Smoaks, and Barbara (Donnie) Shumpert, of Sumter, a son, Steve (Maureen) Smith, of Smoaks. He had 15 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers Jack, Howell and Wendell Smith.

A private family burial was held on Saturday, August 22, 2015. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 30, 2015, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the home of Bill and Debbie Cherry, 13656 Hunters Chapel Road, Smoaks, SC 29481. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Water Missions International P.O. Box 31258 Charleston, SC 29417 or to the American Legion.