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Calvin Smith Obituary

Mr. Calvin Leroy Smith slipped away so suddenly to eternal rest on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at his residence.

Calvin was born May 23, 1959, in Emporia to the late Spencer and Dora Smith. He was a graduate of Sussex Central High, class of 1978 and served in the U.S. Army.

He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Larry Smith of Waverly; two uncles, Elmore Burgess Jr. (Judy) and Randolph Burgess (Brenda) of Waverly; three aunts, Shirley Walker (Raymond) of Emporia, Vandra Walker (William) of Waverly and Catherine Moore (Louis) of Washington D.C., a host of cousins and friends.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly with the Rev. Tracey Walker officiating. The family will assemble at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly. (804) 834-2219

Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Dec. 6, 2008.

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