Mortimer was born on February 14, 1924 and passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010.

Mortimer was last known to be living in Cayce, South Carolina.

Mortimer received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of South Carolina.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II and served in the United States Air Force as a legal officer during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife Elaine.

Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of West Columbia. Officiating will be Dr. Lonnie Shull. Burial will follow in Woodridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 on Wednesday evening at Thompson Funeral Home in West Columbia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either: The Solid Rock of Atlanta Church, Post Office Box 467337, Atlanta, Georgia, 31146, or First Presbyterian Church Norfolk (Missions), 820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia, 23507.