Bishop Lawrence Smith, Jr.

It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Bishop Lawrence Smith, Jr. who entered into rest Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

Bishop Smith, a native of Wilkes County was the pastor of Free Indeed Holiness Church, North Augusta. He worked as a warehouse worker and truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Mathis Smith; eight sons, Ricky (Evelyn) Smith, Lawrence Smith, III, Glendell (Pamela) Smith, Wendell Smith, Darrel Demetria) Smith, Daniel (Latonya) Smith, Anthony (Nicole) Hill and De'Larnce Mathis; six daughters, Dalphana Tisdale, Patrica Arnold, Priscilla (Daniel) Bruton, Zaneta Smith, Vania (John) Germany and Shanrita Mathis; two god children, Felica Mathis and Marcus Mathis; one brother, Eugene (Connie) Smith; two sisters, Mary Dunn and Susie Ford; one aunt, Maudell Leverett; mother-in-law, Evelyn Mathis;48 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, December 28, 2020 at Free Indeed Holiness Church Cemetery.  Mask and Social Distancing will be observed.  Viewing will be held from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Professional Services are under the compassionate care of G. L. Brightharp and Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.

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