Tom Smith, 74, of 717 Marietta St., widower of Annie Mae Perry Smith, passed away Monday, May 19, 2008, at his residence.

Born in Gaffney, Mr. Smith was a son of the late Elijah and Belle Smith. He was retired from Cherokee Finishing Company and was of the Baptist faith. He will always be remembered by his family as a loving father.

Surviving are his sons, Marshall Smith of Clover, Fred Smith of Cowpens, Tommy Smith of Baghdad, Iraq, and Jimmy Smith of Easley; his daughters, Barbara Jean Reckor of Blacksburg, Daisy Fancher of Timberlake, N.C., Tina Burke of Gastonia, N.C., Lisa Self of Greenville, N.C., and Penny Terry of Gaffney; his sister, Chrystal Gossett of Cowpens; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a son, James Smith, and three brothers, Paul Smith, Albert Smith and Sam Smith.

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 23, at 2 p.m. in Frederick Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Alan Peeler.

The family is at the home, 717 Marietta St., and will receive friends Thursday, May 22, from 6-8 p.m. at Shuford- Hatcher Funeral Home at Frederick Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Shuford- Hatcher Funeral Home at Frederick Memorial Gardens.