He is survived by his wife, Vickie Richardson of the home in Greenville, SC; his mother, Mary Catherine Smith of Cherokee, NC; his sister and brother, Cathy Smith Burns of Cherokee, NC and Gary Smith of SC; his four children, Kellie Bowen and husband Mike Bowen of Maryland, Meggie Carden and husband Tony Carden of Georgia, Jacob Smith and Joshua Smith of SC; and his four grandchildren, Dylan, Anabel, Alice, and Violet. Also survived by his step-children, Clay Culbreath, wife Lindsey, and their daughter Ella of South Carolina; Clint Culbreath and wife Jess of South Carolina; and Kate Culbreath of Maryland.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Sibbald Smith.
Mike attended the United States Naval Academy and Clemson University, and had a successful and extensive career in electrical engineering. Mike recently worked extensively in Vancouver, British Columbia and received his Professional Engineering license and subsequently his Iron Ring. A descendant of Chief Nimrod Jarrett Smith, Mike was a proud member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and dedicated his life to the preservation of his family’s heritage.
A gathering of family and friends will be Monday, February 1, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Reception Center of Mackey Mortuary, 311 Century Dr., Greenville, SC 29607.
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