Legendary Beach Music Radio DJ Billy Smith died in his sleep, just after noon Monday, after a short illness. He was 67 years old.
Smith began his music career in 1958 in Marion, SC. Over the years, he worked for numerous radio stations in several cities and towns, including Darlington, Charleston, and Tabor City, NC, before settling down at the beach.
He worked at several stations along the Grand Strand over the past 30 years, and was an on-air talent for the morning show at 94.9 The Surf. He was know as the “BS-er” and had been hosting the beach music radio show for nearly 10 years. He lived in North Myrtle Beach.
Smith won many awards for his time behind the microphone and was know for his infectious smile. People who knew him, say he was always smiling and his love for beach music carried him through his 51 year career in radio.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Humane Society North Myrtle Beach, PO Box 3369, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
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