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for Russell Smotherman
Mary Raynor
September 23, 2020
Steve was always ready to talk about the bible with my husband and me.
Patty Baker
October 6, 2010
At the age of seven, you came to live with my family and I. You held me on your shoulders daily as we walked to the corner store to buy a pickle... You slept on my living room floor, you ate at my table. You were my brother, father figure and friend. As I look at your pictures I still can't believe that you are gone. My heart has been heavy with the thoughts of never seeing you on this earth again, but I know that some day we will meet again with the one who we both serve and Love. Jesus Christ... What a difference He has made in our lives. I will forever miss you but know that one day we will all be together with our families and the Lord.
Al Moody
October 6, 2010
35 years as a Christian and I have never met anyone as faithful to Jesus and to the church and to the ministry and to his friends as Steve. He was on a level all his own in that reguard. When the Israelites were battling the Amalekites and Aaron and Hur had to hold up Moses hands for the victory to be won is a portrait of Steve Smotherman. There has never been anyone in this church who has been so faithful to hold up the pastor's hands in times of struggle like Steve. I so miss my friend, confidant, counselor, breakfast partner and... oh shush... now I am crying...
OLIVER FAMILY
October 6, 2010
To the smotherman family steve was a great loss to the world but a wonderful gain to heaven..STEVE..KEEP SMILING THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE OF YOURS SEE YOU WHEN WE GET THERE..LOL..
Renee Whiteley
October 5, 2010
Steve-- You are greatly missed. Sitting at the cafe . You alwayse had a way of making me feel special. Telling my husband how blessed he was because of me. And as well telling me what a lucky myan he was. That made me feel pretty even when I was not feeling so prett. There are so many memofies of your loving heart you shared with all of us. your family be eased by the peace of the Lorfd. Nita and family my heart is with you all.. With Love and the peace that comes from tje Lore. I Will keeip you in my heart and prayers goees out daily. See you again in heaven Steve. Your wicked heart is now perfectl. Love Renee Whiteley God Bless EVERYONE!!!!!
Thomas Boggs
October 2, 2010
Thankyou Steve and Nita Smotherman for being such an inspiration to me. You were such a great man of God. You will be truly missed. My prayers are with the Smotherman family.
Jim & Rhonda Ledford
October 1, 2010
Steve... Your impact on me and my family(and hundreds of other people) can not be conveyed in just a few words. You will truly be missed here on earth but your legacy lives on in the many people who have a changed destiny as a direct result of the Christian life you lived while you we here with us. Thank You! Love You Nita and family!!
Mary Raynor
October 1, 2010
Steve was a good brother in the Lord. A good husband and father. He was always willing to talk about spiritual things and to read his Bible and think. He will be forever missed. He went out in victory and that gives us hope and joy.
A. Lisa Bird
September 30, 2010
Steve~ Your light still shines bright.. it cannot be dimmed, it can only shine brighter as the years have given so many beautiful memories of Life. Your big smile.. your light will be an anchor. A lot of words don't have to be exchanged to know who you are to those around you..your spirit is the light and the smile that will carry on...
September 30, 2010
what a wonderful testimony of Gods love and changing power in a life. i knew steve back in my teens from school, then later in life when my girls and i attended new life. then our path crossed again when my neice(stacy) married steve. my prayers, God will carry you throw this time of loss. to God be the glory for the things he has done.
Christine Walters
September 30, 2010
What a hero to so many people. He treated all the kids (like me) as if we were his own and you felt the fatherly love he carried. He was always laughing and speaking good things into everyone he came in contact with. He hoped and believed in the best in people. He loved his family and was so involved and that is why his kids turned out to be beautiful amazing people. You will be missed Mr. Smotherman!
September 30, 2010
Denise, Nita and family.
Praying for comfort at this time in your life. You were great foster parents to the children that came to you. Their lives will be blessed forever. You are such a great family- Patty McCarthey
Bill & Angie Hoggard
September 30, 2010
To Our Sweet Nita & family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your loving Soul Mate, Father & Papa. This world lost a great man but heaven gained a warrior. Steve's famous words when he saw you were "Well Praise The Lord" & "God Bless You". Those words were always encouraging. I believe that is what he loved to do is to encourage people and lift them up. He wanted them to know that there is always hope through Jesus. We will always remember him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Love & Friends Always,
Bill & Angie Hoggard & Family
September 29, 2010
To the family, and close friends of Steve smotherman.
I pray for the peace, love, and Spirit of God to carry you through this time of your loss.
My condolences,
Monica Mason
September 29, 2010
.Steve...such a great impact you have had thr u your healing all these years ago..thanks for including me in observing them...and knowing you.
I'm writing this to you...knowing we will be together soon...blessings to the family who sorrow and remain...expectantly. Warren Campbell M.D.
Appeal-Democrat
September 29, 2010
Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now.
Papa at the Giants Game having the time of his life!
Denise Torres
September 29, 2010
Daddy,
I will miss you. In my timing you left me too soon, but I know in God's time it was just right. I remember us reading the verse in Ecc 3:11, he has placed eternity in our hearts so that no man may know the beginning from the end. We cannot comprehend what God's plan is but know it is good and right. Eternity is in my heart and won't stop following after it. I will committ to doing the things that are eternal. Thanks for the example you were to me. Thanks for the strength and heritage you left me for Miriam! I love you daddy! I can't wait for the moment when I can sit next to you and Emily in the throne room of God and worship Him forever!
Love, Neicy
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