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Willie Smith Obituary

Smith, Willie James
59 of Phoenix, passed away on June 27, 2014. Visitation Thursday July 3rd 10AM at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 1622 N. 39th Avenue Phoenix. Homegoing service immediately following at 11. Interment in Lowndes County Alabama c/o Bell F.H. 334-548-5122. Preston Funeral Home serving the family.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 2, 2014.
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Dequan & Lottie -May God Bless you and William family. Just know he will see you thur your time of sorrow.

Fran Walker

July 8, 2014

Lottie & Dequan you have my deepest sympathy.

Omega Wilder &Family

omega wilder

July 7, 2014

Lottie and DaQuan we will keep you in our prayers. William is in a better place. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

May God Bless,
The Godwin Family

C&C Godwin

July 7, 2014

To Lottie and family, Please accept my deepest condolences at this time. I will miss Willie. May God comfort you all as you go through this difficult time. Cherish the memories you have of the times you shared with him. Rest in Peace Willie.

Marian ( Cobretta) Garnes

July 4, 2014

To Lottie and Family
we are keeping you in our prayers
we miss Willie but we know God knows what is best. We love your family.

Maybelle & James Johnson

July 4, 2014

Lottie, my dear sister and family, you are and always will be in my prayers. Please know that Willie is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior, free
from all pain and suffering, Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Remember that I am here for you whenever you need me.
Love your sister.

Amie Bobo

July 4, 2014

Lottie and family,
your a good strong woman with a wonderful family full of support. Hoping you find peace and comfort with Gods help and guidance. Love ya

stacey tanori-root

July 3, 2014

Lottie, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. As time passes God will continue to comfort you, just look to God for you new journey, and He will direction your path.We love you, George and Arlinda Taylor.

Arlinda Taylor

July 3, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

July 3, 2014

my dear sister,.life does not always seem fair but I know that you that god does not make mistakes,he is now resting in peace.Willie was truely a piece of work.I know you are having a glorious time up there with james,greg,and Big mama.Till I see you again.

Gloria Smith

July 3, 2014

Aunt Sugar...Willie will definitely be missed. He was a man of few words but when he did speak, he would let you know that he cared. Know that we are here for you and that we love you dearly.

Tracy, AJ, Trey & Andre

July 3, 2014

To Lottie and Family,
When we visited in May Willie made us feel like we were akin; he possessed a special quality that made Zachary and myself feel a wonderful comfortableness. When a love one becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Let Heaven heal the sorrow you feel today and may your loving memories within your heart bring you comfort. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Peace, Love and Blessings to you and your family. Pamela Snell and Zachary Fletcher

July 2, 2014

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