Jack Wood Smith III

Jack Wood Smith, III passed on March 6, 2021 as a result of complications from a disease he battled with courage most of his adult life. Jack was 43 years old. Jack was born in Columbia, South Carolina to Sheryl and Jack Jr. He continued to live in Lexington County where he grew up and attended District 1 and 2 schools. A member of the 1995 graduating class Brooklyn Cayce High School, Jack went on to work in construction. After spending many years as a superintendent building restaurants, Jack became a Licensed General Contractor. He was a “jack of all trades” and took great pride in his work. Jack loved nature and spending time outdoors. He took up golf and soccer at a young age and excelled in both. Over the years Jack served in his community through his work with Habitat for Humanity, tutoring, {math of course}, with the Big Sister/Big Brother organization, and participating in the Midlands Christmas Adopt-A-Family program. Jack is predeceased by the following: Maternal and paternal grandparents; Barney L. Floyd, Sr., Barbara C. Floyd, Jack W. Smith, Sr., Jacquelyn R. Smith, E. D. Sturkie, (granddaddy) and his uncles; Mark Smith Barney L. Floyd, Jr. Jack is survived by the following: his parents; Jack W. Smith, Jr. and his family Sheryl F. and Daniel “Pete” Sturkie, his brothers and sister; Joshua Gabrovic Sturkie, (Kim) Bradley Sturkie, (Shannon) Danielle Sturkie, (his nephews; Cameron and Noah) his aunts; Everette F. Kuhn, (Uncle Fred) Karen S. Chapman, (Rick) great aunts, great uncles, cousins, extended and step family members, his girlfriend: Cindy Partin, (and her family; Christina, Nate and Alex Jones). Jack was a loving son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, boyfriend, and friend with a kind soul, who lived his life to the fullest. His sense of humor and beautiful smile will be missed beyond words. A Celebration of Life is planned for 4:00pm Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Sturkie Family Property: 575 Ramblin Road West Columbia, South Carolina 29170. Memorials can be made to the charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.southcarolinacremation.com