Henry Vander Smith Jr

Henry Vander Smith ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Suburban Funeral Home - Charleston on Mar. 13, 2026.He rose with the tide and the turning of a wrench, hands rough from engines and rivers alike. A fisherman at heart, a mechanic by trade, he fixed what was broken and cherished what God made. Now the waters are calm and the tools laid to rest, but the love he gave lives on in the hearts he blessed.On Tuesday March 10, 2026; God in His infinite wisdom, called son Henry Smith Jr, 91, of Wando, South Carolina from labor to reward.Celebration of Life for Mr. Smith will be on Thursday March 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM, Suburban Funeral Home Chapel.There will be NO viewing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Viewing for Mr. Smith will be on Thursday March 19, 2026 from 12 noon to 1:00 PMInterment will be private.The most precious memories of Mr. Smith will resound in the life of his beloved son Mr, Gerald Smith, siblings Mrs. Betty Poaches, Mrs. Ruthann Ivy ( FL), Ms. Janedoris Smith, Mrs. Azile Owens- Todd, Mr. Jerome Smith (NY), Mr.Colin S. Smith (Mildred - PA); granddaughter Shirah M. Smith (MD); a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins and specials friends Mr. Gerald Simmons, Ms. Yvonne Perry and Ms. Beverly Shine.Henry was preceded in death by his parents Mrs. Margaret Rosalie Watson Smith and Mr. Henry Vander Smith Sr.The family is requesting potted flowers onlyOn behalf of this bereaved family, we humbly solicit all prayers of consolation and Comfort as they transition through this difficult time.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.