Melvin Smith 89 of Sandwich passed away at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion on December 20, 2014. He was born to John and Bessie (Bell) Smith on September 29, 1925 in Clinton South Carolina. Melvin was a true Country boy. He is survived by his children; Franklin (Shirley) Smith of Dillon. SC. Peggy (Edward) Howell of Hartville SC., Eddie (Cindy) Smith of Sandwich, Janet (Clarence) Benson of Marseilles, Suzanne (Tracy) Walker of Oswego, and Larry Smith of Earlville, 16 grandchildren , 22 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Eula Mae in 1997, and his son Melvin Smith Jr. in 1987. Visitation for Melvin will be Friday December 26, 2014 at the Beverage Family Funeral Home from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday December 27, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home with Reverend William Davis officiating. Interment will follow at the Little Rock Township Cemetery. Family assisted by the Beverage Family Funeral Home. www.beveragefamilyfuneralhome.com