Tyler Smith

Gaffney, SC – Alex Tyler Smith, 29, of 3706 Chesnee Highway, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of Bobbi "Sissi" Richardson Mullinax (Leonard) of Gaffney and Danny Smith (Risha) of Gaffney.  He was employed by V2X and of the Baptist faith. He loved his family, especially his daughter, and video games.

Surviving in addition to his parents is a daughter, Madilynn Grace Smith of Gaffney; two brothers, Cory Smith (Paislee) of Gaffney and Dylan Felicidario of North Carolina; two sisters, Krista Burgess (Christopher) of Gaffney and Kaylee Smith of North Carolina; two step-sisters, Makayla Peace of Spartanburg and Alea Jefferies of Gaffney; his grandfather, Terry Upchurch of Gaffney.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sandra Upchurch, Boyd Short and Donna Short.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Blakely Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Proctor and Mr. Chaz Robertson officiating.  Interment will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens.

The family will be at the residence, 3706 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC 29341.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, S.C.