Catawba, SC – Mr. Dane Howard Smith, 62, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Atrium Health – Main in Charlotte, NC.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Providence Baptist Church, 1947 Old Friendship Rd, Rock Hill, SC with Reverend Jim Neal officiating. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.
Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Dane was the son of the late Jerry Howard Smith and the late Judith Hammond Smith. Dane was a Civil War buff and enjoyed studying the history. He was a proud member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and was part of Gaston Camp #86. Dane loved all animals, but especially his two dogs. You would often find him taking the dogs for a ride on his Kawasaki mule. Dane worked at Southern Mechanical Systems and valued the friendships he established there. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and continued to serve others following his passing by becoming an organ donor. Dane was a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend.
Surviving are his spouse, Debbie Saunders Smith; his brother, Keith Smith (Tammy); his mother-in-law, Carol Saunders, his sister-in-law, Danna Whitman (Greg); his brother-in-law, Chuck Saunders; and several aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dane’s name to the local animal shelter of your choice.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.