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Royal Smith Obituary
He was born on March 23, 1933 to the late Walter and Mable Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley B. Smith.
He attended Peabody School and later joined the Army during the Korean War. After 32 years of active duty, he was later employed at Central State Hospital where he retired. He partnered with Eddie Vel in the Smith-Vel Electronics Service.
Mr. Smith loved to dress and had a flair for fashion. He loved motorcycles and was once leader for riders who toured many cities and towns.
He was a member of Zion Baptist Church and supported its ministry faithfully while his health slowly declined permitting him not to attend. He deeply appreciated those who visited him and shared the Lord's Supper.
He leaves to cherish his memory five sons, Royal Jr., (Terry), Gene ( Marcelina), Raymond, Alfred and Kenneth; two daughters, Regena Tate (Sgt. Rex Tate) and Roylice Brach; one brother, Melvin Smith; one grandchild, 21 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon Monday, March 2, 2009, at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, with the Rev. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor of Zion Baptist Church, officiating. The interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Dinwiddie. The family will assemble 11 a.m. at 239 Virginia Ave. on the day of service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. (804) 732-7841. Now serving three locations, Petersburg, Hopewell and Waverly.
Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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MARCO STITH
February 27, 2009
you will be sadly missed. Am sorry we didnt get a chance to see each other again since you left for the military.I will miss all the fun times we shared together,and your great sense of humor.your friend allways,
Marco Stith
Renea Morgan
February 26, 2009
I'm sorry this day has come. I really wasn't able to spend time with you grandpa like I wanted to. But I know you are in a good place now and if u see grandma please tell her i said hi. You will always be in my heart and I will never forget You. Love you always and forever Your granddaughter Renea Morgan and from your son Royal lee smith and his wife Terry Smith and all your other grand kids and family we love always and for ever
Renee Gillis
February 25, 2009
You will be missed very much. I enjoyed our long talks and times we laughed and even cried. You were one of my best friends whom I could entrust every detail of my life too. I do reget that we didn't get to go fishing or crabbing as we had plan to do over the summer. God needed more than I,so rest in peace Royal Lee Smith. Kept a watchful eye over me and your children and all the peolpe you cared most about. You will always have a place in my heart. I will not forget the things you told me and encourage me to do. Love always (Big Mama) Renee M. Gillis
Vernice Jordan
February 25, 2009
To the family of Mr Royal Lee Smith . My name is Vernice Bonner Jordan, and my daughter name in Ke'enda Jordan who Mr. Royal L. Smith adopted as his froster God daughter years ago. I will like to express the sympathy for the family in time of sorrow. Our hearts are truly sadden for the passing of your loved one. In loving memories of a wonderful person , we will love and miss him always. Take comfort in knowing that now he have a special guardian angel to watch over him. Ke'enda will always remember the words of wisdom when she talk to him over the phone last week. He told her never to forgot these words from an old man :) that When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Mr.Smith you will always have that special place in our lives, our hearts and our prayers.
The Jordan Family
Ke'enda, Kedar, Vernice
Shirley Bonner-Pegram
February 25, 2009
To the family of Mr. Royal Smith my deepest sympathy to all of you. He was a true friend to me and I loved him dearly, there were times in my life that having him to talk to kept me sane. My heart is sadden, but I'm sure God has him in his heavenly home which is a far better place.
Sincerly Shirley Pegram
Carolyn(Pudden) Smith-Thurman
February 25, 2009
I'm going to miss talking and laughing with you, but the Lord knew best. Rest in peace.
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