ERNEST N. SMITH Ernest N. Smith, age 70, of 609 Burrell Street, Pendleton, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at his residence with his family at his side. Born in Jackson County, GA, on September 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Dolia Myers Smith. Ernest worked for many years at Cheney Brothers Textiles in Pendleton. However for most of his working years, he served as a maintenance associate at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson, Stephens Memorial Park in Toccoa, GA, and Memory Gardens in Clemson. Mr. Smith was of the Christian faith. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Catherine Durham Smith of the residence; a son, Michael Smith of Pendleton; 2 sisters, Dean Jordan of Royston, GA, and Pam Shead of Ila, GA; a devoted niece, Annie Rholetter of Anderson; 3 grandchildren, Andrew Smith, Kelli Durham, and Nathaniel Smith; and 7 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Esley, Albert, Jay, Oscar, and Thomas Smith; 4 sisters, Ava Mae Smith, Willie Merl Smith, Mae Hambrick, and Maggie Reynolds; and a daughter-in-law, Tammi S. Smith. The funeral service to celebrate the life of Ernest Smith will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at 2 p.m. at East Clemson Christian Fellowship, with Pastor Josh Hensley officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens in Clemson. The family is at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Friday, August 29, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Contributions in memory of Mr. Smith may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. Events Visitation Friday, August 29, 2014 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Saturday, August 30, 2014 2:00PM East Clemson Christian Fellowship 520 Issaquenna Trl. Clemson, SC 29631 Final Resting Place Memory Gardens 586 Isaqueena Trail Clemson, SC 29631