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Aubrey Smith Obituary

Aubrey D. Smith NORFOLK - Aubrey D. "Buck" Smith, 81, of the 7700 block of Mount Pleasant Ave., passed away June 25, 2010. He was predeceased by two wives and two sons. He leaves to cherish his fatherly love and memory his surviving children, Carolyn Johnson (Bobby), Calvin Smith (Patricia), Olynthia Smith, Jacqueline Fires, Donald Smith Sr. (Lilly), Anita Smith Harrell and Ursula Smith; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. A homegoing celebration will be held at 11 a.m. today in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneral service.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jun. 29 to Jul. 1, 2010.

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Norma Murray

July 23, 2010

To the Smith - My condolences. When you were my faher-in-law you were the best. You will be truly missed.

Norma Jean Murray

Roberta Moore

July 2, 2010

To the Smith Family, I trust and pray that God will continue to strenghten and encourage your hearts as you deal with your loss. Deacon A.D. will be truly missed. Roberta, Domonigue&Chris.

Anita Smith Harrell (daughter)

June 30, 2010

Daddy Dearest, Noone can ever take away the relationship we had between us. Know that I will truly miss you here on earth, but I know you have transitioned to your Heavenly home. I look forward to seeing you when I get there.

June 30, 2010

Prays to the Smith family. God bless you all. May the Lord keep you in your time of need and give you strength. Mr Aubrey was always kind to me and my family. We send our love and thoughts to you.

Samantha Johnson-Rat/Martha Brown's daughter/mother of great granddaughter Kristina

Vanessa Covington

June 29, 2010

To: The Smith Family, The Perry Family would like you to know that you are in our prayers. We loved Deacon A. D. Smith and he will be missed. Remain true to God he will strengthen you all.

Min. Robert & Vanessa Perry

Elvin & Cynthia Wilson

June 29, 2010

To: My extended family of cousins, we sincerely sympathize with the loss of your husband and father and my uncle A.D. Smith. He and I had some good times. Family we know as Christians that life goes on, death has no sting and the grave no victory. We all can take comfort and smile as the celebration of life takes precedent over death.

Our sincere love,
Elvin and Cynthia Wilson
Atlanta, Georgia

Elvin & Cynthia Wilson

June 29, 2010

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