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James Smith Obituary

James O. Smith 76, a Gary resident passed away October 1, 2016. He was a retired employee of Bethlehem Steel after 35 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents Jackson and Jeanette Smith, 2 brothers Curtis and Timothy Smith. He leaves to cherish his memories loving wife Vera J. Smith; 4 daughters TeAndre (Robert) Chittka, Shawna Harris, Dana (Hilton) Verrett and Tiffany Dunn; son Leonard (Geraldine) Harris; special grandson that he raised Shawn James Harris,; 2 sisters Barbara (Clinton) Tisdale and Mattie Allen; 9 brothers Willie E., Nathaniel, Samuel (Patricia), Joseph, Robert, Mizell (Irene), Lawrence, Winston and David (Kathy) Smith; 15 grandchildren, one sister-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday October 6, 2016 from 12-8:00 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral services will be held in Peterman, Alabama, Jones Unity Funeral Home in Monroeville, AL will handle services.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 5, 2016.

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Anthony Payton

October 6, 2016

This is just to say you will be truly missed by your good friend, Ant .

October 6, 2016

My condolences to the Smith Family. It is with deep sadness that I share these sentiments. I am Dianne's sister-in-law from Mobile, AL Please know that your family has been in my prayers and I will continue to pray for your strength. With sincere regrets, Loretta M Young

T Dunn

October 5, 2016

"He NEVER Looked For Praises
He Was NEVER One To Boast
He Just Went On QUIETLY Working
For The Ones He LOVED The Most...
His Dreams Were SELDOM Spoken
His Wants Were Very FEW
And Most Of The Time His WORRIES
Went UNSPOKEN Too...
He WAS There...A Firm Fountain
Through ALL The Storms Of Life
A Sturdy Hand To Hold On To
In Times Of Stress And Strife...
A TRUE FRIEND We Could Turn To
When Times Were Good Or Bad
One Of Our Greatest BLESSINGS
The Man That We Called
Daddy & Granddaddy"
Rest In Heaven We Love And Miss You Too
But Bye Bye For Now Until We Meet Again...
From: Tiffany
Eric, Jr., Brianna, Ty, & Tyre'

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