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MOUNDVILLE | Marion Earl "M.E." Smithson, age 76, of Moundville, died May 3, 2015, at Moundville Health & Rehab. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Memory Hill Gardens with Bro. Ed King officiating and Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South directing. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to services at the funeral home.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Kelsey and Early Mae Smithson, and brother, O'neal Smithson.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Gloria Smithson; daughters, Nancy Taylor (Tim) and Lisa Smithson; son, Mitch Smithson (Becky); and grandchildren, Trent Taylor, Austin and Baylie Smithson.
M.E., "Smitty," was a loving husband, father, and great pawpaw to his grandchildren. M.E. was a great athlete, with a love for softball. He was a hard worker. Daddy will be greatly missed. We loved him very deeply.
Pallbearers will be Mitch and Austin Smithson, Tim and Trent Taylor, and Josh Matthews.
Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy and Patty Stewart and family, Dean Huey and family, Caroline Patrick, and Dr. Larry Skelton and staff of Moundville Health Rehab.
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Mitch/Becky-I'm praying for your family at this time of loss. I'm praying you find comfort knowing that we will all see our loved ones again when we all get to Heaven.
Joanna Cox
May 7, 2015
He will be missed. Hard to believe he is gone. God be with you all.
Patsy Ingram
May 6, 2015
Keeping the family in my prayers. Linda Swanger Montgomery
May 6, 2015
I loved the gleam in his eyes, a combination of mischievousness and tenderness. He was one of a kind and will be missed. So glad we can rejoice for his new home.
Debi Shipley Hamby
May 6, 2015
We love You Uncle Marion Earl and may you rest in peace and may God give your family strength at this time
Janie O Smithson
May 6, 2015
I worked with Marion for years at Goodrich. He had a great interest in his fellow workers and always made sure they were treated fairly. I remember his love for softball and how well he played the game.
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jerry Perrigin
May 6, 2015
Dear Lisa and Smithson family, my heart goes out to all of you on this very hard day. Know that M.E. is with the angles in heaven and at peace. My prayers today are for the ones left behind to manage the grief and loss of a beloved man. May you find comfort in the company of friends and family over the coming days. Peace
Lisa Musinski
May 6, 2015
Mitch, Becky, Austin, and Baylie,
There are few words to describe the pride a daddy has in his son, especially the pride your dad had in you Mitch. Your devotion to him was unmatched and he loved it. He loved your family so much and though all of you will miss him greatly, know that there is hope to be reunited again in heaven. Our prayer is the Father of peace and love will wrap His arms of comfort around you all and give you strength and courage for the hard days ahead, especially on those Sunday afternoons. We love you all so much.
Jimmy & Patty Stewart
May 6, 2015
Lisa,
Being a 'daddy's girl' is a great thing. You bask in a love that is unconditional and full. Feeling the loss when his absence leaves such a huge hole is almost unbearable. But his love for you came from the Father above and the Father's love is never ending and always there to lean on. In your times of sorrow and grief, lean on Jesus. He is strong and will never leave you. The love He has is greater than anything you will ever experience this side of heaven, so allow Him to bring you the peace and strength and courage you will need to face the days, weeks and months ahead. We love you dearly and are praying for your comfort and peace.
Jimmy & Patty Stewart
May 6, 2015
Nancy, Tim & Trent,
The absence of your daddy (pawpaw) in your life brings a deep sadness that seems like it will never lift from your heart, but through the love of Jesus and His mercy and grace, you will be able to once again breathe and live life. Your daddy would want you to remember the happy times, smile and talk about his laughter, his hard work, and your fun times together as family. Grieve because you must, but cling to the hope of being reunited in heaven and live in the assurance that you were deeply loved by this wonderful man. We love you guys and are praying for peace and comfort as only the Father can give.
Jimmy & Patty Stewart
May 6, 2015
Gloria,
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye here on earth to M.E. He was such a wonderful man, a good neighbor, and a loving husband and father to all of your family. We will always remember his kindness and gentle ways and his sweet smile. Our prayer is the Lord will wrap you in His arms of love and peace and bring you comfort during the days, weeks, and months ahead, especially on Sunday afternoons. We know those were your special times together so we ask for His grace to remain sufficient to carry you through all your hours of sorrow. We love you so much.
Jimmy & Patty Stewart
May 6, 2015
I love you daddy! I hope I have made you proud. I will always love you. You were a strong person that I want to follow. You will always be in my heart. Your daughter Lisa.
Lisa Smithson
May 6, 2015
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