Deacon Moses Smith was born June 2, 1938 in Hopkins, South Carolina to the late Henry and Mary Bannister Smith. He passed away on December 2, 2016.

At an early age, he was baptized at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Later in life, he joined Guiding Light Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Ida Bookert, where he was ordained as a Deacon on January 30, 2011. He served faithfully until his passing.

He was educated in the public schools of Richland County. He was employed for many years by Chatham Steel and Lock Joint Pipe Company until his disability and subsequent retirement.

He was predeceased by his parents, eight siblings and a son, Moses Aaron Smith.

Deacon Smith leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Mary Bell Smith; children, Elder Robert (Deborah) Smith of Wagener SC, SFC (Ret.) Carl Smith of Antioch, California, COL (Ret.) Christine Glover of Tampa, Florida, Gloria (Derrick) Monroe of Sacramento, California, SGT (Ret.) John Smith of Columbia, South Carolina, Herbert (Juanita) Smith of West Columbia, South Carolina and Joyce Shuman of Hopkins, South Carolina; fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild; three sisters-in-law; one aunt, Mary Sims; nieces, nephews, a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.