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BUD SMITH Obituary
A Memorial Service and Military Honors for Mr. Bud Smith, 61, Daytona Beach, FL who passed on Thurs., March 1, 2012 in Daytona Beach will be Sat., March 10, 2012, 4 PM at RJ Gainous Funeral Home, Inc. There will be no public viewing. A repast will be at the Smith's Family home, 723 Madison Ave., Daytona Bch. Mr. Smith was born Sept. 8, 1950 in Blountstown, FL. His family relocated to Daytona Bch in 1961. He graduated from the former Campbell Senior High School in 1968. After graduation he attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University for 3 years. He also attended Chipola College where he received his Brick Mason Contractor License. Bud proudly served in the United States Army as an MP during the Vietnam War Era. He returned to Daytona Bch where he made his permanent residence and career as a brick mason. He was active in the election of Daytona Mayor Yvonne Scarlett-Golden. He was a season ticket holder of Bethune-Cookman University's football games and active in the happenings of his local community. Bud is preceded in death by his father, John D. Smith; his mother: Mary Agnes Smith; sister: Minnie Lois Garrett. He is survived by his wife: Debra Smith; daughter: Carla King; two sons: Eric Lamar, Bud, Jr. "BJ"; two brothers: Michael Smith; Louis Smith; four sisters: Cecelia S. Henderson; Juwanna Smith; Dezzie Smith-Walker (Maurice); Jacquelyn S. Kemp; two aunts; an uncle; beloved mother-in-law: Izora Boswell; lifelong friends: Irving White; Roys Simmons and Abdul Sholaja.
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Pamela F Gainey
March 3, 2022
Bud you are truly missed, loved and spoken of often.
Keep resting. Your forever friend Pam
FRANK BECKTON JR
March 25, 2012
TO THE FAMILY YOU HAVE MY CONDOLENCES AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Lavaughan Powell
March 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David Thomas
March 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy and condolonces to the Smith family. May god give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Sleep in peace classmate...David Thomas and Family
Clayton Desmore
March 9, 2012
Today is my birthday, however, my heart is with this family. I will always remember each of you. The day I tested to join Navy (3/26/1970), I gave Bud a rided to work at Pantry Pride, and he said "you don't know how to swin". I said "I know but God can". Trust God it will be alright. Love you all.
Clayton Desmore
March 9, 2012
My deepest to the family.It is hard in looking at my birthday today knowing what the family is going though. I totally understand, however, I did say though, we had Bud as God has planned. Stan is in disbelive as we all were touch by Bud and the entire family. It seem terrible right now but it will be okay. The family is in my prayrs always. The Desmore family.
Broadus Jones
March 9, 2012
Expressing my deepest sympathy to the Smith Family. Earlier today, I thought about Mike. I will remember you in prayer.
Angela Cowart Gray
March 9, 2012
To the family of Bud Reginald (Rednose)Smith. I am sending my condolences and prayers to each and everyone of you from my Heart to yours. May your spirit be uplifted at this time and continue to walk by faith. May you look to the Hills, whence cometh your help and God will renew your strength.
Kim Gadson-Mitchell
March 9, 2012
With Deepest Sympathy to the Family. I will always remember Bud as a quite, nice man with a great smile. Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY cometh in the Morning. May He rest in Peace. With loving Memories from your Holly Hill Gadson Family: Leroy Sr & Jr., Edith, Craig, Sis, Janice and Kim
Vincent Boyd
March 9, 2012
May you rest in God's eternal peace Bud.God bless your family.
Pamela Foster-Gainey
March 9, 2012
Dear Family: I was saddened to hear of Bud's passing. He was a Brother to me and my Family, we've all had some really Good Times, He will Forever be in Our Hearts. Just Know He is now with our Heavenly Father. The Williams Family; Pamela,Belinda,Horace,Kim,Anthony&Monique
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