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Neil Smack Obituary
He had been a resident of Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin since 2008.
Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Hattie Smack and William Briddell Sr. His wife, Sarah Ellen Briddell Smack, preceded him in 2001.
He served as a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving an honorable discharge.
He retired from the former Showell Poultry Plant in Berlin after many years. He was also formerly self-employed as a landscaper with his father and formerly employed with Jarmon and Jarmon Masonry Inc. and Stephen Decatur High School.
He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where he served on the United Methodist Men and the Men's Choir.
His civic and community involvement included: member of the former Booker T. Washington, Lodge 87, F & A.M., P.H.A., now Lincoln Lodge 53, F & A.M., P.H.A., both of Berlin, Grand United Order of Oddfellow, Bethlehem Lodge 5695 and American Legion, Duncan Showell Post 231 of Berlin. He was also a member of Tri-State Men's Choir.
His survivors include four sons and one daughter, Ronald (Beatrice) Smack of Philadelphia, Lynn (Shannon) Smack of Waldorf, Md., Anjolene (Robert) Whaley of Bowie, Md.; and Donald (Rena) Smack, Sr. and Victor (Michelle) Smack, both of Berlin; a niece whom he reared, Violet (Gifford) Hopkins of Georgetown; two godchildren; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; six brothers, William, Leroy and the Revs. Jewit (Cathy) Short, William, John (Emma) and the Rev. David (Jane) Briddell; two sisters, Joan Collins and Helen Emerson; one aunt, Anna Smack; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A daughter, Regina Smack Williams; two brothers, Nathan Smack and Norman Short; and one sister, Yvonne Henry, preceded him in death.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Berlin, where friends may call Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to service. Interment will be in the church cemetery. All fraternal rituals will be held Wednesday evening beginning at 7.
Funeral services are entrusted to Jolley Memorial Chapel of Berlin.
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Memories and Condolences
for Neil Smack
Tinikka Jackson
November 29, 2010
To the family may god be with you at this time just continue to trust the lord....
November 18, 2010
To the whole family "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal".cousin carlton will be missed,he is at peace now up there with the rest of the family! Keep your eyes to the hill which cometh your strenght! Love you all!
Leonard&kathleen(wanda)Taylor
Pastor Judy Velotti
November 18, 2010
Our prayers are with the entire family ,who has been known as family . The Duffy family will always remember your father and our father(Eli Duffy) as a pair, like brothers. May God grant you peace and grace to go through such a time as this.
Pastor Judy Velotti
Salisbury,MD.
November 18, 2010
To the family "earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal".love you all and keep looking to the hills from which cometh your strenght. GOD bless you!
Rev. Emanuel and Nilah Johnson
November 17, 2010
To The Smack Family, Continue to Trust the Lord, knowing that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not cure. Be blest and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We Love You All!!!
Tisch Purnell Hingleton
November 17, 2010
May God grant you strength you may need and always keep looking up to God. He will bless each of you because you did honor and took care of your dad. Love you,
Patricia Purnell (Tisch) Hingleton.
Berlin,Md.
Allen Showell
November 17, 2010
To the Smack family. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you.
November 17, 2010
He will be greatly missed. Please know that my prayers are with you during this time. God bless, Elder Dr.Roxie Dennis
Valerie Robinson
November 17, 2010
To the entire Smack family, my prayer are with you in time of mouring. The Robinson family sends sincere condolences to your family. God can heal your broken heart. Look to the hill with cometh our help. Stay connectd as a family and make God first in your life. Please take care of my friend and your sister (Anjolene Whaley). I extended the olive branch of love and prayers to your family. Papa Smack is rejoicing in pardise! Until we meet again! Halluah!
Love You All- Valerie Robinson and Family!
W. Showell Sr. and family
November 17, 2010
Cousin Carlton, your sweet easygoing nature will be missed. To our Smack relatives, may God be with you all during this time of mourning.
We love you
Kamesha Johnson
November 17, 2010
My heartfelt blessings go out to the entire Smack family during your time of bereavement. You all have a liftetime of wonderful memories to cherish! To Ari, I love you and I'm praying for you and with you.
John Pitts
November 17, 2010
To God Be The Glory,
To the entire Smack family. Our prayers will be with you in your time of bereavement. May God continue to watch over you and bless you all, in the name of Jesus.
Deacon John H. Pitts & Family
Nikki Newsome
November 16, 2010
Our prayers are with the family with deepest sympathy and condolences.
Nikki (Briddell) Newsome and Family
(Grand duaghter of William Briddell)
Lee & Kathy Haynes
November 16, 2010
To Vic and Michelle and the entire Smack family...May God bless each of you during your time of bereavement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you, praying that God will strengthen and comfort you at this difficult time. Hold onto the memories and keep the love of God in your hearts. We love ya!
Leo & Jennifer Gomez
November 16, 2010
To the entire Smack family we send our sincere condolences. Cousin Carlt was simply a good man that loved his family. He would do anything for you if he were able. He kept you abreast of what was happening in Berlin (the unofficial mayor we use to call him). He would always keep you laughing and at the same time gave you good advice.
Yes, he will be missed but he is now at peace with our Lord. Cherish his memories and keep the faith he would want for you.
Carol Whaley
November 16, 2010
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anthony Mumford
November 16, 2010
To the entire "Smack Family" I send my condolences and words of comfort. Hold on to God's unchanging hand and know that God doesn't make mistakes. For in times like this we need to lean on our faith and the words of Christ. I will be praying for you. And again I send my condolences. PM Donald Smack, PM Victor Smack and Bro. Val Smack we love you and are here for you. May God Bless your family and bring comfort to your hearts. Anthony Mumford (Berlin, MD)
Shymica Smack
November 16, 2010
Pops,sad to see you go!! But I know God has you know And cant wait for the day when we meet AGAIN !! loVE POP-POP GIRL!! Shymica Smack
Shirl Ellison
November 15, 2010
To the Smack family. Please know that all of you are in my prayers. I've been in your shoes, so I know the pain. Keep praying for strength.. God Bless.
Shirl Ellison,
November 15, 2010
" Family Bro. Carlton will not only be missed by but me too. I came to Berlin and your family really made me feel at home, when the I came by your mom was always there with a warm smile and dad was just as glad. We had some talks and laughs and I really will miss his voice singing with the Tri-state Mens Choir. My prayers are with you now and I will be there if and when you need me. May God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow. Bro. Eugene I. and Tamatha Nichols
Terri Roberts
November 15, 2010
Tp Lynn, Shannon, Leslie. Jamaal and the rest of the Smack Family,
Darrell and I are praying for all of you. We feel as though we have lost a very special family member also. We know that God will provide the comfort to help all ofus get through this time. We love you all!!!
Darla Purnell
November 15, 2010
To the Smack family,
Sending my condolences from Manassas, Virginia.
I am praying for the family that God gives you strength during your time of loss...
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