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Emmett Smith Obituary

A funeral service for Mr. Emmett W. Smith will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at Bethesda Baptist Church, 15800 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, Va.; the Rev. Juanita A.W. Harrison, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Minnis Cemetery.

Honorary and active pallbearers will assemble 10:30 a.m. at the church.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the funeral establishment.

The family will assemble 10 a.m. at the residence the day of the services and may be contacted at (804) 530-2004.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Smith online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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

Published by The Progress-Index on Nov. 24, 2009.

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November 24, 2009

Foster and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Emmett. It was such a pleasure to have labored with him in the ministry. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

Foster and Deborah West, Colonial Heights, VA

The Banks Family

November 24, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lula Briggs

November 24, 2009

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Heartfelt Condolences...

Rendell and Lesa Briggs

November 24, 2009

To My Beloved Family:
"May the blessings of love be upon you; May its peace abides with you; May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more...." Uncle Emmett will remain in our hearts forever.

Linda Hall

November 24, 2009

My condolences goes out to the Smith family at this time. Mr. Emmett was a nice person to be around. He treated everyone the same. He is now at rest.

Daniel Isley

November 24, 2009

He has now kissed the face of God. May God bless him and keep him for eternity in the kingdom of our Lord.

Jean Brown

November 23, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived on earth.

He now lives within each of you, and forever with God.

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