Jack Dempsey Smith

1929 - 2014

BORN

1929

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Beggs Funeral Home - Apalachee Chapel

3322 Apalachee Parkway

Tallahassee, Florida

Jack Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 10, 2014.

Jack Dempsey Smith

Jack Dempsey Smith, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in Tallahassee.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2014 at Roselawn Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Beggs Funeral Homes, 3322 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311, (850) 942-2929. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 1921 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308.

A native of Donaldsonville, GA, Jack resided in Tallahassee most of his life and retired from A J Construction as a carpenter. He loved carpentry work, and was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived, daughters, Patricia Barber (Ed), Linda Smith (Jack T.) Sherry Harrell (Jonas), and a son, Jack Smith Jr. (Cheryl Copelin) all of Tallahassee; a step daughter Faye Brown of Cusseta, GA.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce A. Smith and a step son-in-law Wesley Brown.

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April 18, 2014

Mona Elmoustapha

I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST MY PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMIL

April 17, 2014

Janice Cooper Jones

Sherry: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Janice

April 11, 2014

Chuck and Janitta Lindsey

Patricia: We just found out about your dad today. The last time we saw him was at Wakulla Station riding with Ed in his truck, with a big smile on his face. Lord knows how much he loved riding in that truck.....being Ed's assistant. It isn't easy being a caretaker, but you and Ed earned your wings. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 11, 2014

Linda, sorry for your loss. We love you.

Wiley Family

April 10, 2014

Sheila Parks

Linda and Family: I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. The loss of a Parent leaves such a void that can never be filled. My prayers are with you all.

April 10, 2014

Ed & Patricia Barber

Daddy
Ed and I(and Emma dog) already miss you ,I no you are in heaven with Mama rest in peace you are not in pain any more ,things are ok now we love you always

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