Andrew Taylor Smith, 72, of Columbia, died Monday, January 14, 2019. Born August 20, 1946, in Columbia, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Smith (Marie Taylor "Totie"). He graduated from Dreher High School and the University of South Carolina.

Taylor was the longtime president of Mid-Carolina Marine, and in that office received top awards in many sales categories, including from Yamaha, Scout, and War Eagle. He was much respected and admired by his employees. He served on the boards of Boston Whaler, Scout Boats, and Grady White Boats and was a mentor to many boat manufacturers across the Southeast.

He was a member of the Executives Association of Greater Columbia (EAGC) and twice was the recipient of their David Kinder Courage Award. White Pond and Mill Creek Hunting Association were dear to his heart. Taylor was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, as well as Forest Lake Club, and the Camellia Ball.

Over the years Taylor found delight in family and friends, in his impressive collection of bonsai trees, and in making furniture in his carefully appointed woodworking shop. He was particularly at home in the outdoors. He traveled annually to Canada for many years and went as far afield as Alaska, Tahiti, and Africa on hunting expeditions. He was as adept at deep-sea fishing as in local lakes and ponds. His many trophies testified to his skill.

He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Bolt Smith; daughter, Marie Smith Brown (Chris); son, Dr. Andrew Taylor Smith, Jr.; mother-in-law, Carmeta Bolt; grandsons, Andrew Mark Brown and Christopher Taylor Brown; sisters Lynn Barron and Totsie Moore (Jimmy), nephews Porter Barron, Jr. (Shannon), Boo Moore (Rachel), and niece Elizabeth Pearson (Joe). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Maj. Jack W. Bolt, and brother-in-law, Porter Barron.

A memorial service will be held 2:30 o'clock, Friday, January 18th, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Marie and Chris Brown, 4130 Blossom Street, Columbia. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park will be private.

Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami FL 33131.