Shane Thomas Smith

AIKEN, SC – SHANE THOMAS SMITH, 29, beloved passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

A native and lifelong resident of Aiken, Shane was a son of Keith and Shari Wintrow Smith. He was a 2010 graduate of South Aiken High School where he was a member of NJROTC. He received a certification in welding from Aiken Technical College.  Shane was a member of Sheet Metal Union Local 399 and was employed by SRNS at the Savannah River Site.  He was a beloved usher at Cedar Creek Church. Shane was loved immeasurably by God, his family and countless other people. He was a loving son and brother.

He was a brilliant and intellectual thinker who loved welding, art, and gaming where he had many friends in the online community.

Shane’s faith in God was evident to those who were touched by his gentle and kind soul. His unique sincerity and innate sense of integrity inspired trust and comfort to his friends and family. He deeply and genuinely cared for those around him and never hesitated to help those in need.  

Shane’s greatest God-given gift was his ability to deeply love and sacrifice for those close to him.

His smile and laugh will live in our hearts forever.

He is resting at the feet of Jesus.

Surviving, in addition to his parents are his brother and sister-in-law, Jacob and Shirley Smith, all of Aiken, his maternal grandmother, Sandra Denham Wintrow of Aiken, and his maternal grandfather, Robert Allen Wintrow of Ridge Spring.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Vonnie Lance Smith and Mary Elizabeth Smith formerly of Monetta.

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon, August 10^th beginning at 3 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home.  A memorial service will follow at 4 o’clock in the chapel with The Rev. Phillip Lee officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Overflow Foundation (www.overflow.foundation) .

SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803