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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Gary Lanham
August 5, 2018
Rufus Smith gave my father an opportunity to have a business. My father was James F Lanham, Jr. and he owned Stratford Hills Plumbing and Heating. Mr. Smith and his family were very kind to my Dad and Mr. Smith was very respected by my Mother and Father. I attended Huguenot High School with Linda Smith whom I met in 9th grade English class. If anyone can help me find Linda, I would greatly appreciate that. Thank you, Gary Lanham. I know it's been 10 years since Mr. Smith's death, but time never stops for great men like him.
DALE Bonaparte-Moser
September 13, 2008
Aunt Ethel and family I can only hear Uncle Rufus say "Should Jesus bare the cross alone and all the world go free?" I loved him dearly and I will miss him and I will always remember what he taught me. I love all of you and my family and I are praying for your strenght in the Lord. We loved him, but God loved him BEST!!!!!
William Upshaw
September 12, 2008
Know that my family and I are in prayer for you and your family. God only can heal. Trust Him.
Stephanie Dean
September 12, 2008
To the Smith Family: May God comfort and keep you all. God knows and he cares, he will never forsake you especially during this difficult time. Audrey you are strong in the Lord, may his peace be upon you always. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Smith was a very kindhearted gentleman who I know will be greatly missed. God Bless you all.
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Jacqueline Corbin
September 12, 2008
To the Smith Family,
I'am very sorry to hear of Mr. Smith's passing. It has been years since Ive seen any of you but I do remember Mr. Smith as being a very kind man. My prayers are with you at this time. May GOD bless each of you.
Jackie Ashe Corbin
G.H.B.C. Church Family/ Gravel Hill Road Families
September 11, 2008
To Ms.Ethel and The Smith Family;
We The Gravel Hill Church Family and your Gravel Hill Road neighbors express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved.May you know that the Lord is your shepherd and he will carry you through the valley.Our prayers are with you all.
Dorothy Thompkins
September 11, 2008
September 11,2008 The Smith Family
To be absent in the body is to be present in the Lord.That is where Mr.Smith is now and rejoicing in the Lord.I will miss seeing your smiling faces at the clinic. Our prayers are with you. Dorothy
From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home
September 12, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
katherine sherrod
September 11, 2008
September 11, 2008
The Smith Family,
Uncle Rufus, just 3 weeks ago your sister Constance and I came to visit you. I gave you a kiss on the cheek, and so did she. We had a joyfull day together with you and Ms. Ethel, the two of us will cherish forever, with love, Katherine your niece.
Sheila & Curtis Frye
September 11, 2008
To the Smith's family my thoughts and prayers are with you , I will never forget the wonderful prayers that were prayed by cousin Rufus and the flowing tears as he talk about Jesus Christ who was always ahead of his life and I will never forget all of the encouragement he use to give to me and my husband about putting Christ first in our life, how deeply he will be missed from The Guildfield Baptist Church, but I know he is resting in Christ arms no more pain no more suffering he is at peace may God continue to comfort and keep you in his tender loving care, and to Audrey hold on to all those wonderful memories that you and your dad shared together...God Bless
The Anderson Family
September 11, 2008
Ethel,
We the family of the late Boone & Julia S. Anderson expresses heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your husband, Rufus T. Smith, Sr.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Rev. R. A. Chavis
September 11, 2008
Our heart is saddened for you during this time of your loss, but is rejoicing in Heaven's gain.
Katie M. Johnson
September 11, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Louise Smith
September 11, 2008
MY UNCLE RUFUS: I will always remember his laugh and smile, but most of all his Powerful Prayer that he use to pray. MY UNCLE has gone to the place that Yahweh has prepared for him. My love and prayers are with the entire family.
Patricia Watson Bolling
September 10, 2008
May God bless you during your time of loss. I will always remember his smile and all the times we laughed about the fried chicken at Ukrops.
My prayers are with you now and always.
Ava Yates
September 10, 2008
Audrey,
I am saddended to hear about the passing of your father. I remember last year seeing you at the VA Hosp. during his illness. I will continue to keep you in my prayers and hope you will find strenghth with each passing day because God does not put more on you than you can bear. God bless and take care!
Ava, Niki and the girls
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