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Randy SMITH Obituary

SMITH, Randy L. Funeral Services for Sergeant Major (Retired) Randy L. Smith will be held Monday, September 19, 2016, 10:30 A.M. at St. Philip A.M.E. Church, 240 Candler, Rd. S.E. with remains placed in state at 9:30 a.m. Dr. William D. Watley, Senior Pastor, Pastor Gentry Doxey, Officiating. Interment Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. A visitation will be held at the mortuary this evening (Sunday) from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. His legacy will continue to be honored and cherished by his wife, Dr. Angela Powell-Smith; his three sons, Yanis, KeRon, Sr. and Quinton; his wonderful daughters-in-law, Jennika and Crystal; four beautiful grandchildren, KeRon, Jr., Nia, Randi and Kayden Nehemiah; his brothers, Ricky Q. Smith, Sr. (Felethia), Dwayne "Skip" Smith, Sr.; his sisters, Jenesia Smith, LaSonya "Bungee" and her husband Vincent Phillips; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins; his sister-in-law, Ava Wellons (Lieutenant Colonel-USA Ret.); brothers-in-law, Kenneth Wellons (Colonel-USA Ret.), Anthony Stroud (Cindy), Willie Mae Kitchens "Boot" and the Cofield Family, the U.S. Army, U.S. Department of State, D.T. Howard Class of 75-79 and alumni, L.J. Price Class of 74, Yoga Community (Decatur, Marietta and Johns Creek) and so many friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 6725 Bentley Ridge Drive, Cummings, Ga. 30040 at 9:00 a.m. Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Ave. (404) 371-0772-3.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sep. 18, 2016.

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Maria Britt-Downs

October 21, 2025

Angela, I woke up this morning thinking about Randy. His face was beaming with a smile, just like I remembered him when I´d see him in the hallway or at a meeting. Just wanted you to know his memory is still alive in my heart. With love, Maria Britt Downs

Tiffany

November 28, 2024

Thank you and your family for being a wonderful and best friend/ brother to my mom, Deloris! You all have always been a staple in her life! I remember when she 1st introduced me to you at the 190th MP Unit. I was 12. Thank you for being a father figure to me. You and Dr. Angela are the epitome of what a black marriage is. I admired that when I was growing up. Nothing but love, warmth, and judge free zone. My mom used to giggle and admire on how she would say, "Angela would always cook up a storm." True story, I remember when were invited to dinner and you could not see tge table cloth because there were so much food.. There were alot of laughs and very little tears, but I.m honored that I had The Smith family as a part of our lives. ~Tiffany

Sencireour Lee

September 12, 2024

In Memory of Randy Smith

Donna Ward

September 12, 2023

Randy was such a gentleman and it was a pleasure working with him at DOS. He will forever be in our hearts!

October 12, 2016

We are very close friends with Randy's sister-in-law and met his wife on several occasions. We want to express our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Randy L. Smith. The conversations we had with his wife, Angela, left no doubt that he was an enormous presence in everyone's life he touched. A "soldier's soldier"!!! He will be truly missed.

Tommy Smith

September 19, 2016

The David T.Howard High School Class Of 1965, offer our Sincere condolences, and prayers to the family during this time of bereavement.

David T. Howard High School

September 19, 2016

Our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family of Randy Smith. May God continue to be your comforter.

David T. Howard High School

September 19, 2016

Our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family of Randy Smith. May God continue to be your comforter.

September 19, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deborah

September 19, 2016

May the Lord give you all the strength and peace during this difficult time.
May Randy rest in peace.

Linus L Anderson your friend Always

Linus Anderson

September 19, 2016

Family your lost will resonate through out the hearts of many, I to stand beside you guys wondering why, this just can't be? Randy was a great friend of mine and some how I hope you all can find peace, with all my all heart and spirit I will keep you guys in my prayers. Linus L Anderson PhD.

l Holland

September 18, 2016

Praying that you find comfort and peace doing this time of sorrow. Professor Smith, you will be truly missed by all, I have been blessed and honored to be in your presence. Salute!! You will be missed.

Carol Nelms

September 18, 2016

May God's peace be with the Smith family during this most difficult time. Angela's classmates. L. J. Price High School, Class of 1973. Formerly of Atlanta Georgia.

Diane Reeves

September 18, 2016

They that mourn shall be comforted!!!

Angela may you and your sons take comfort in knowing...
...to be absent in the body is to be present with the LORD!!!
Blessings and condolences...

S W

September 18, 2016

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

Sencireour Lee

September 18, 2016

Angela , my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
I am deeply sorry for your great loss.
May the Lord give you all the strength and peace during this difficult time.
May Randy rest in peace.

Class of 74

September 18, 2016

To,
Ricky Smith, my classmate and friend. I am so sorry to hear about the death of your brother Randy, who I knew from high school. May God bless the family in this time of grief.

James "JT" Thomas and family

Janice Murphy

September 18, 2016

Randy was one of the finest men I have ever known. What a great loss. My prayers for his family and friends.

Donna Ward

September 18, 2016

I think of one word when I think of Randy Smith "gentleman". He was my co-worker at the US Department of State and a friend. To his wife and sons, he was so proud of all of you and spoke of you all in the most highest regards. I will miss Randy and may he rest in the loving arms of our heavenly Father.

Donna Ward
Miami, Florida

Sybil Ross

September 18, 2016

I am a former student at ITT-Technical Institute. Mr.Smith was well loved and admired in his short tenue there.I am so sorry for your loss. He was truly a great instructor.

SHAWNA GODWIN

September 18, 2016

GOD BLESS AND KEEP THE SMITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR THESE ARE TRYING TIMES RIGHT NOW. A LONG ROAD AHEAD WITHOUT A HUSBAND, FATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE , FRIEND ETC.....
BUT GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.
EARTH HAS NO SORROW, HEAVEN CANT HEAL. TO THE BELIEVERS TRUST GOD, HE WILL COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
WEEPING MY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT(WEEKS,YEARS) BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING.


I LOVE YOU MOTHER SMITH, I PRAY YOUR STENGHT IN THE LORD. I PRAY HE REGULATE YOUR MIND AND KEEPS YOU LIKE HE ALWAYS DO. YOUR SPECIAL TO ME FOR SOME MANY DIFFERERNT REASONS. I LOVE YOU AND I WILL SEE YOU GUYS SOON.

David T Howard High Class of 1972

September 18, 2016

Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family of Randy Smith.

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Visitation

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Lying in State

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St. Philip A.M.E. Church

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Funeral service

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St. Philip A.M.E. Church

240 Candler, Rd. S.E., GA

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