Clive F. Smith

Clive Frederick (Kelly) Smith, (84) passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born on December 28, 1938, in Nekoosa, WI to the late William Edwin and Lucile Rica Smith.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1960 and was stationed at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. While stationed here, he met and married the love of his life, and together they built a life, family, and home on Shetland Lane where they resided for the rest of their lives.

In addition to his parents, Kelly was received into Heaven by his beloved wife of 64 years Eltrie, his sons Randy and Jeff, and his siblings Dick (Donna), Doug (Lois), and Eunice (Bob). He is survived by his brother Mitchell (Jan), son Wade (Earl), his four grandchildren Adam, Renee, Taylor, and Johnny, six great-grandchildren Graysen, Camden, Chloe, Emily, Payton, and Kinsley and many nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive visitors on Thursday, November 2nd from 4:30-6:30 pm at Lewis Crematory, with a graveside service to be held on Friday, November 3rd at 11:00 am at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Mack Hudson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Shriners Children's Hospital.    

Mr. Smith is entrusted to the care of Kelvin F. Lewis, Funeral Director, and Lewis Crematory & Funeral Services of Myrtle Beach, SC. (843) 294-0011.

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