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Christopher SMITH Obituary

SMITH Christopher John Smith, age 39, passed away peacefully at his home in Jacksonville, FL on May 19, 2011. He was born in Tehran, Iran to Peter and April Smith. He is survived by his wife Earline Gilley, a sister; Lisa Wilson, a brother, Peter Smith II, his father, Peter Smith I. He also leaves behind 8 nieces and 3 nephews whom he treasured as if they were his own children. He was an upstanding US Marine, an adoring husband and brother and the finest uncle there ever was. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to Wounded Warriors Project in Christopher's memory. FRASER FUNERAL HOME, 8168 Normandy Blvd. (781-4314). Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 28, 2011.

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Michelle Green

August 27, 2011

I saw a tacky pink car on the way home from work last night, it made me smile. I miss you dude.

Chris Colvin

June 2, 2011

My Friend Smitty, The world is a lesser place without you but I find peace knowing your with God. Until we meet again. Your Friend, Colvin.

Peter and Awanda Smith

June 1, 2011

Chris, We will miss you!

Love, Dad and Awanda

Sharon Gilley

May 31, 2011

hought of you a great deal today...I miss my confidant, but know you are in a better place. You left behind a lot of memories and showed the world what true love can do. I'm glad I got to know the real Chris, not just the persona you showed. RIP Platypus I know that you were very tired. Hope we meet in either the great beyond or your next life.

Lisa Wilson

May 30, 2011

I miss you so much!! Everyday I have to tell myself you are not waiting on me to check on you.....then I realize I have no one to check on me :( I will love and miss you always. Your wee wee

Pattie Delaney

May 29, 2011

You were a wonderful and loving nephew. You became a better man than I ever could have dreamed you would become. You would always tell me,"aunt pat, I am not there yet, but I am getting there." well, you got there Chris. You were more of a man than many I have known, and a wonderful uncle to your nieces and nephews. You taught them much and loved them like a father. You were a wonderful husband to earline and you both loved each other beyond words. It was a love many envied and wish they could have. You were both so good for each other. I am going to miss you something fierce. We are all going to miss you. I love you so much, Chris. Monday and Tuesday will never be the same.

Emily Harrell

May 28, 2011

Chris, you will be missed by many. May you rest in peace.

Emily Harrell

May 28, 2011

Chris, you are missed greatly by so many people. May you rest in peace.

Earline Gilley

May 28, 2011

Miss you so much, Jellybean.

May 28, 2011

RIP Marine and thank you for your service. Semper Fi.

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