Howard Buchanan Smith, III, 74, of Conway, SC, passed away June 7th, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Charleston, SC, February 8th, 1949 to Catherine and Howard B. Smith, Jr. He grew up in Conway and resided there the majority of his adult life.
He graduated from the Citadel in 1971, served in the US Army, and earned his Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of South Carolina. He worked many years as a CPA at Smith Sapp Bookhout Crumpler and Calliham, and was a respected Professor at Coastal Carolina University.
He enjoyed the outdoors and traveled extensively. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and observing wildlife and nature. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Conway.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, JoAnn Jones Smith, and his three children, Mary Catherine Hyman (Joe Hunter), Howard Rahtert Smith, and Sarah Ann Sowada (Zachary). His grandchildren, Ann Bethea Cecil, David William Cecil IV, and Joseph Smith Hyman, affectionately knew him as “Pop”. He is also survived by his sisters Kathleen McCracken (Joe Branton) and Libby Saville (Mike), and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was contemplative, mischievous, intelligent, and adventurous. He demonstrated firm conviction in his knowledge and beliefs; he didn’t suffer fools. He was faithful to his friends and family until the very end, providing valuable support and counsel to those closest to him.
The family will receive friends at the residence of Mary Catherine Hyman from 4 PM until 6:00 PM Friday.
Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1001 5th Ave, Conway, SC 29526.