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Van SMITH Obituary
Van passes away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at home with his family.
His parents Ida and Phillip Smith preceded him in death.
After serving his country in World War II, Van lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., for more than 40 years. There he met and married his wife, Juanita Billie Smith.
The Smiths moved back to Gloucester in February of 1985.
Van is survived by his wife of 59 years Juanita B. Smith; brother, Hilton Driver; son, Van H. Smith Jr.; daughter, Jeanetta Butler (Abe); three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two cousins who were also great friends, Robert Lemon and Willie Lemon. Van's four nieces were so special to him, Joann Petty (Van), Debra Treadgold (Chuck), Yvonne Nelson and Lisa McLenon (Brian).
Van was a faithful member of Apostles Lutheran Church since 1986. He loved his church, its members and Pastors.
He cherished his godchildren, Joseph, Jerred and Valarie Michelle Shefflett.
His funeral will be held at Apostles Lutheran Church on Dec. 8, 2009, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the service.
Interment with Military Honors will follow in Winsor Gardens Cemetery
Arrangements are by Howard Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Alan Hogge
December 6, 2009
The world lost a great man when it lost Van. I will always remember his care and kindness. I count it a blessing to have been able to call him a friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Rev. C. Alan Hogge
Snowden Larrimore
December 4, 2009
Billie,
God Bless You. Please know that we care and pray you're comforted by Almighty God. Van was a real gentleman and friend.
Buck and Joyce Larrimore
Ocala, Florida
December 3, 2009
Dear Billie,
We were so very saddened to hear of Van's passing. How we were blessed to have him in our lives while we were associated with Morgan's Drug. Van was a kind, loving man and a true gentleman.
We had so much fun at the store and those memories of Van will forever remain in our hearts. Let me say that it was a true honor to have known him. We loved him like family. Be comforted in knowing that this separation is only temporary because we will all one day be reunited. Our love and deepest sympathy.
Carmen & Steve Hogge
Hayes, Virginia
Scott Sadler
December 3, 2009
I remember Mr. Smith as a "Doer of the Word" in my former Gazette-Journal weekly column. What a great man with a wonderful life story. He was an inspiration to others.
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