Ernest L. Smith Obituary
The passing of Ernest L. Smith (Union, New Jersey), born in Varnville, South Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 5, 2026 at the age of 99. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest L. Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Smith and Reatha Smith; his brother Nathan Smith; his wives, Thelma L. Bouknight and Joan Williams; his son Keith B. Smith; and his sons-in-law, Roosevelt Hughes and Kenneth James Hutton.
He is survived by: his daughters, Patricia Hughes and Jacqueline Hutton; his children-in-law, Delores Smith (late Keith), Jerome Williams and John Arvelo; his grandchildren, Cheyanne Smith, Sonya Lynn Cooper (Ralph III), Robert Incannella, Shannon and Dakota Smith; his great grandchildren, Robert, Sabrina Taylor, Jaelynn Hughes and Ralph Cooper IV; his grandchildren, Patrick Incannella III, Anthony, Isabella Incannella, Alexander and Aria Gray; and his great great grandchild Anderson Taylor. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
