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Morris Smith

1934 - 2014

Morris Smith obituary, 1934-2014, Pocomoke City, MD

BORN

1934

DIED

2014

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Morris Smith Obituary

Morris Berte Smith

Pocomoke City -The book of life opened in Emporia, Virginia on December 20, 1934 for Morris Berte Smith. He was born the second child of the late Harrell and Doria Brown Smith. Morris was called from labor to eternal reward on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at his home following a brief illness.

At an early age, he attended the Holiness Church in Emporia, Virginia. He later became and remained an affiliate member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Pocomoke City, Maryland for 41 years. Even though Morris was not seated in the pew every Sunday morning, he was faithful and he had a PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ.

In 1956, he enlisted and proudly served in the United States Army. Morris retired as Master Sergeant in 1983 following twenty-seven (27) years of service. In addition to the Bronze Star (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for Meritorious Service under Hostile Fire, Morris received more than fifty (50) plaques and certificates for outstanding recruitment in the U.S. Army recruiting and other noteworthy services. For fourteen (14) years after his retirement, he worked at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland where he served as the Director of Intramural Sports and the Golf Coach. Morris was an avid sportsman who enjoyed golf, billiards, table tennis, basketball and bowling.

He met the love of his life, Jessie Cottman in 1970 and they were married on November 25, 1972 and enjoyed forty-one (41 years) of marital bliss. As long as his health permitted, he enjoyed traveling with his wife to cultural and historic centers as well as to exotic places of interest. He also enjoyed many morning gatherings with friends, and his spiritual mentor, the late Reverend Charles Cannon.

Precious memories will be cherished by: his loving wife, Jessie Cottman Smith of Pocomoke, Maryland; and man's best friend who was like his child, Moli of Pocomoke, Maryland; three brothers—John Smith of Baltimore, Maryland, Walter (Sonny) Smith of Richmond, Virginia and Gerald Smith of Emporia, Virginia; three sisters-in-law—Cleo Johnson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Blanche Smith of Richmond, Virginia and Gracie Smith of Emporia, Virginia; three Godchildren—Nelva White, Shannon Hamilton and Jessica Mills, all of Pocomoke, Maryland, his favorite cousin, Thelma Jefferson and her husband Benjamin of Emporia, VA, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews, cousins, golf buddies and a host of caring friends.

A viewing was held Friday, February 7, 2014 at Mt. Zion U.M. Church from 6-8pm and one hour prior to service on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11am also at the church.

All services are entrusted to Bennie Smith Funeral Home-Princess Anne.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Times on Feb. 8, 2014.

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Reginald Pearson

February 17, 2014

WOW... COACH SMITH ... THANK YOU FOR YOUR GUIDANCE AND LOVE .. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY ... THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY HAWK EXPERIENCE ENJOYABLE..

vaughn Adams

February 10, 2014

Jessie my prayer and thots r with u and the family.

Joanne Johnson-Shaw

February 9, 2014

Dear Jessie, My heart goes out to yo. You have shown a great deal of srength. May God Bless and keep you.

James H White

February 8, 2014

My condolences to you, so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of "The Old Pro" Sorry I couldn't be there in person.

Dawn Jones

February 8, 2014

So sorry for your loss...Recruited me in 1978, good person.God bless you and your family.

Bill

February 8, 2014

My prayers are with you. I remember Morris, in 1977 he was my Army recruiter.

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