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Herman Smith Obituary
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Herman Smith Jr., Reginald Smith, Paul Smith (Faye), Claudine D. Smith, all of Chester, and Paulette Allen of Hopewell; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at Bethesda Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, Va. Pastor Juanita Harrison will officiate. Interment will be at Mt. Minnis Cemetery, Colonial Heights. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. At 10 a.m. Thursday, the body will rest at the church. Family and friends will assemble at the church.
Metropolitan Funeral Service, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel is in charge. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Herman Smith
Paula Mayers Styles
December 12, 2010
To my cousins, Herman Jr., Claudine, Reginald, Paul and Paulette…My deepest condolences on the loss of your dad, my mother’s first cousin. I have memories of him growing up as a kind, soft-spoken soul who was always very nice to me. Rest in peace, cousin Herman.
Angela Brown
December 10, 2010
I hope God will inspire unity in your family and love in your hearts. We will miss Herman.
Carolyn McCray Thompson
December 9, 2010
With sincere sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jackie Dunn (DMV)
December 9, 2010
To Faye, Paul and family members,
May the Lord continue to strenghten each of you and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
December 8, 2010
Dear Cousins, please know that our prayers,love and deepest sympathy are with you. Your Dad always had a welcoming smile to everyone he met. Rest assured that God, Our father has welcomed him home and he is at peace. Love, Tony,Corrine, and Curtis Rowlette
Chesapeake,VA
Wayne Murphy
December 8, 2010
Smith family our prayers and love are with you during this time. May God's peace comfort your hearts.
Rendell Briggs
December 8, 2010
Jeremiah 31:13 I will turn their mourning into gladness. I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. May the peace of God be with us all.
Rendell R. Briggs (Lesa) Denver, CO
Lula Briggs
December 8, 2010
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Lula R. Briggs (Richmond, VA)
December 8, 2010
MAY THE GRACE AND PEACE OF GOD BE THE ENTIRE FAMILY DURING YOUR PERIOD OF MOURNING.
December 7, 2010
We are sorry to hear about your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers. there is no way to lesson your sorrow but please remember others care very much and we wish you strength and comfort at this time. Sam & Beverly Edwards
Carlton Jones
December 7, 2010
We are very sorry for your lost and hope the family will remaine strong .Your father lived a long and good life and was a father to all he knew.I feel bless to have known him.
Charles and Alice Pyer
December 7, 2010
We are sorry to hear of your loss. It is a loss to all of us who knew him. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. As the days and weeks pass, and as you all return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Take comfort in knowing that now Mr. Smith is a special guardian angel to watch over you all. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
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