Elwood “Buster” Smith, 76, of Loris SC and Antwerp, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 22, 2016, surrounded by his family. Buster was well known for his love of his beekeeping business, his generous nature and his witty sense of humor.
Buster is predeceased by his first wife, Jeanne Murdock Smith of Antwerp, NY.
Buster is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Smith, Antwerp, NY. His three children, Daniel (Martha) of Florence, SC, Dana Smith of Palm Beach, FL and Diane McIlroy of Adams Center, NY. He is also survived by three step-children, Kim (Rick) Fiaschetti of Sackets Harbor, NY, Karen (Larry) Jobson of Brownville, NY and Kathryn (Jeffrey) Monaghan of Adams Center,NY, his brother Hoyt (Evonia) of Loris, SC., 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Buster will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched.
A service will be held in Loris, SC at the family convinces and a service and burial in Antwerp, NY in the Spring.
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