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Jesse Smith Obituary
Colorado: 2/5/78-6/29/08 passed suddenly. Survived by daughter, McKenna Marie Smith and mother, Sharon (Rob) Turlington; father, Michael (Dona) Smith; brother, Eric Michael Smith; beloved friend, Laura Bird; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Memorial Service to be held September 28th at 11 AM at Genesee Park SDA Church, 391 Genesee Park Blvd., Rochester, NY. Flowers gratefully declined. Those wishing may contribute to a college scholarship for McKenna.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Smith
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Bill Peters
October 4, 2008
I had known Jesse since we were teens. I'll remember skateboarding in Bells parking lot. Playing pool or video games in Billiards. The bonfires in the side yard. Teaching him to drive in the dead of night in empty parking lots in my little red ford escort. Late night road trips that didn't go very far, but to us, it was a universe away. Sitting on the end of the pier at Charlotte beach watching the sun come up. Talking endlessly about who we would be in the future and how we'd still be close. Not everything works the way you plan. Friends, no matter how hard you try, drift apart. To many, "we'll get together next time your in town". Not a day goes by when I don't think of and treasure the laughs, the smiles and the fun. I will miss him, We will all miss him terribly. To McKenna, no man, no one is perfect, we all have our faults, but If there is a testament to how special your Father was, and in a sense still is, it is from tremendous outpouring from those who were blessed to having known him.
Sharon Turlington
September 28, 2008
Today we celebrate your life. First in Colorado, now New York. Your leaving us so soon has broken our hearts, a link in the family chain is missing, but one day we will all be together. Until then Jesse, rest peacefully. We shall miss you, only to hold you deeper in our hearts! With ALL OUR LOVE: Mom, Dad, McKenna, Eric, Dona, Rob, Laura and Kristen.
Michael and Michelle Davis
September 25, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your thoughts are in our prayers.
Ron & Pam Forbes
September 24, 2008
Sharon, Mike, Rob, Dona & Eric,
Just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry to here about Jesse but we truly believe he is with the lord now and that the Lord had a purpose for him. Please dont hesitate to call if ever you just need some one to talk to simply vent.
Ron & Pam Forbes ( Greenville SC)
Mike Smith
September 24, 2008
We love you Jesse Duncan!
Dad, Mom, Eric, McKenna, Dona, Rob and Laura
Dorothy Pimm
September 23, 2008
GOD BLESS YOU JESSE. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
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