Brother Benjamin Smith, the son of Joseph Smith and Earline Smith was born August 25, 1971 in Lexington, South Carolina.  He entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2019.

He is a 1980 graduated of Lexington School District, Lexington, SC.  He was employed with Clinton Sease Farms, Lexington, SC until he was unable because of health reasons. He also was employed with Paul Taylor Landscaping and Frank Bradshaw Pool Installer.

He was a faithful and devoted member of Williams AME Church where he served faithfully with the lawn care and fish fries.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories his mother, Earline Smith, Lexington, SC; father, Joseph (Essie) Smith, Columbia, SC; brother Corey (fiancée Tarsha) Smith; sister Marlina Betters, Lexington, SC; Eight Aunts:  Sarah Watson, Frances Carter, Lexington, SC; Doretha Jones, Willie Mae Jones, Gilbert, SC; Allene Martin, California, Peggy Rouse, Pennsylvania; Lizzie Walker, Vermella (Willie) Tillman, Cayce, SC; One Uncle Clarence Smith, Cayce, SC;  Nieces: Kristen (Zack) Martin, Kore, Chantel Smith and Destiny Betters, Lexington, SC. Special sister Shamira Emanuel. Special friend Levar Betters.  A host of other relatives and friends.