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ALVIN SMITH Obituary
ALVIN FERMAN SMITH
September 15, 1955 - March 10, 2013 Wake 9 a.m., Homegoing service at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 4611 Sherriff Rd., NE, Washington, DC 20019. Pastor, Freddie Davis. www.tri-statefuneralservices.com
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Memories and Condolences
for ALVIN SMITH
One of the happiest days of my life. Missing you
Vera Butler-Smith
March 10, 2025
Vera Butler-Smith
March 10, 2025
I miss you so much, may you rest in perfect peace. Loving you always
Linda Wooten
March 8, 2025
Ferman,
You will always remain in my heart and memory. Although you’re gone, you will never be forgotten, my 15 day twin.
I love and miss you,
Linda Smith-Wooten
Linda Smith-Wooten
March 10, 2024
Hey Ferman,
I miss you so much, but I find peace in knowing that you are in heaven. I love you my dear brother and will always hold you in my heart!
Linda
Vera Butler-Smith
March 8, 2024
Hey Sweetie, as you know it has been a little rough out here. Missing you so much, I think about you often. I'm still holding on, rest easy baby. Love you
Sherrita Johnson
March 10, 2023
It has been 10 whole years. I miss you so much Unc. You being gone still hurts but I truly know you are with your Heavenly Father. You will always be in my heart. Love you much!
Sherrita
Linda Wooten
March 9, 2023
My dear Brother, Ferman (aka Alvin),
10 years ago on March 10th 2013, at 9:15 am you left us, (amazingly 9/15, the month and day God gave you to us) for your earthly transition to walk around heaven all day!
I miss my 15 day twin so much, but I will never wish you back to endure the pain you endured fighting prostate cancer. I love you so much and always hold you close to my heart. When I´m with your dear wife Vera, I feel your love.
Lovingly submitted,
Your sister, Linda
vera smith
March 8, 2022
I am still missing you so much. Continue to rest in Peace. your wife Kaye
Linda Wooten
March 10, 2021
Ferman, in the eight years that you departed this life, there hasn't been a day that has gone by that I haven't thought about you. I miss you so much, but I realize that you are with the Lord our Savior. May your spirit continue to rest in peace.
Until we meet again, my dear brother. I love you forever!
Your dear sister,
Linda
LaVerne Evans
October 24, 2020
Alvin you are truly miss may you RIH. Never will you be forgotten.
March 11, 2020
I miss and love you dad. I saw someone who look like you few weeks ago. Made me smile and happy to know that you still around us protecting us. Your grandkids are getting big. Chulo is 8 now! He still got that fire truck u got for his 2nd birthday. All of them pluck my nerves with it lol. Bella is 2 now and King&Ry are 3&5.
Mommy misses you dad. we all do.
RENEE MOORE
November 15, 2019
Ferman you are truly miss but alw3
in our ( HEART MINE AND SOUL)
rest in HEAVENLY PEACE
vera smith
June 17, 2019
Happy Father's day Alvin, you were a good father and husband. I love and miss you so.
Margaret Leath
June 17, 2019
Hey Unc went to visit Grandaddy yesterday, hes not doing so well, I feel hes going to be joining you and the rest of the family in the mansion very soon, infact he was calling for his momma and Jesus on yesterday (Hallelujah). Be on standby to greet and help usher your dad, (my grandad) into those pearly gates.
TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY, IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. AMEN
I CAN REST AND BE AT PEACE WHEN GOD CALLS HIM HOME, BECAUSE I KNOW MY GRANDAD IS SAVED. TY JESUS FOR SAVING A WRETCH LIKE ME. AMEN
❤YOUUNC
June 16, 2019
Hi daddy happy Fathers Day! I love you so much and I miss you. Keep watching over mommy. She misses you a lot!!!!
Hey Dad. Its been awhile since I wrote you. But not a day goes by that I dont think about you. Every now and then Ill see someone that resembles you and Ill smile knowing that you are always with me. I miss you a lot. Ive been working and My family i
Ashlee
March 11, 2019
Hey Dad. Its been awhile since I wrote you. But not a day goes by that I dont think about you. Every now and then Ill see someone that resembles you and Ill smile knowing that you are always with me. I miss you a lot. Ive been working and My family is growing. I had a Little baby girl named Bella. Shes walking now and singing her abcs. The boys are doing good in school and growing up. Little James is 7 now. He remembers you. I love you dad and I miss you. Always your babygirl Keep looking out and protecting Mommy and I and our families.
LaCrissa Arroyo
March 11, 2019
I would never forget that day, leaving your place and driving back home reality hit. I know your time here was over but we weren't ready to let go!! continue to Rest In Peace Uncle Ferman
Love Libby
Martha Smith-Evans
March 10, 2019
Ferman you are thought of more than you know. Rest in peace my brother U R ❤ed.
Joanne Mccloud
March 10, 2019
Rest In Peace Cuz
LaVerne Evans
March 10, 2019
Hey ! Love you are truly miss, that beautiful smile you always had. I know you are in God loving arms. No more pain or sickness nothing but sunshine every day. RIH.
Erma McCray
March 10, 2019
Missing my little brother. Rest on, rest on and walk with your Mother.
April Green
March 10, 2019
I love you so much. Thank you for always encouraging me everytime we spoke and letting me know you were proud of me. That meant the world!! RIH uncle.
vera Smith
March 10, 2019
I'm missing you so much, God did not want you to suffer any further, and he decided to bring you home. I love you Alvin F. Smith
Andrea Evans
March 10, 2019
Xoxo always
Shawnta Lee
March 10, 2019
Heyy Uncle freman you are grealty missed i can't hear Micheal Jackson's music without tearing up continue to RIH
Brendell Smith-Starks
March 10, 2019
Rest in Heaven Uncle Ferman. I miss you truly.
Delores McLeod
March 10, 2019
RIP cuz ❤❤ doesn't seem that long
Sherrita Johnson
March 10, 2019
Hey Uncle Ferman. 6 years ago you went to rest with your heavenly father. Your presence is still with us today. Continue to rest in heaven! RIP...Great Granny, Grandma, Mommy (Suzie), Grady, Donnell, McKinley, Kareem, Charlie. Our baby angels...Meagan, Pierre, and Lil Jessie. Sending you love...until we meet again.
Margaret Leath
March 9, 2019
Hey unc Ferman, I miss you and you have been so heavy on my mind, not realizing that the anniversary of your death was approaching. Continue to RIP unc love you and will always forever hold you in my heart❤❤
Your Niece
Margaret Leath
JUANITA SMITH
March 9, 2019
LOVE YOU FERMAN DON'T SEEM LIKE 6YEARS STILL LOVE YOU MY NEPHEW
L
March 8, 2019
RIH, Freeman.missing you. I love you.
Linda Wooten
March 8, 2019
Hello my dear Brother,
I can't believe that Sunday will be six years to the day that you made your quiet transition. So far for me, it has been a difficult week and I can't express how much I miss you. Continue to rest in peace my dear brother in the presence of our heavenly Father.
I still love you Ferman
Sherrita Johnson
March 8, 2019
Hey Unc. I can't believe it has been 6 years. You are still sorely missed. I think about you constantly so I know you are still with me. I recently had a dream and you and Donnell was in it so I know you guys are having a good time up there. I love all of you.
One last pic Unc, you on my mind heavy
Sherrita Johnson
March 11, 2014
Trent
March 11, 2014
That is what I think of being thoughtful, the message of "LOVE", we all miss everyone that is watching over us.....THANK GOD FOR WATCHING OVER THEM
Sherrita Johnson
March 11, 2014
Hey Ferman,
It's been a year now and the wound has a scab on it. What makes me feel better is to imagine what all of yall are doing up there. Do everyone get together around a big marvelous table and figure out how all of you will solve our problem? Do sometimes yall get into debates on whether or not our problems should play out or should you all interven? I wonder if there are cookouts going on with the big grill fired up and everyone is just laughing and having a good time? Is grandma up there with all the baby's and she is taking care of them and they live with her? I don't know those are the things I imagine. But there is one thing I know for sure is that all of you are lamping in the lap of luxury with your Heavenly Father free from all pain. I just wanted to take this time out to thank all of you for having that arm of protection around this whole family. I love you and yall will be forever in our hearts. Grandma(Margaret Q) Great Granny(Misss!! Willie Mae Baxley) Susan (mom) Ferman Willie Lee Pierre Lil Jessie Meagan Donnell Grady Allen Karem Charlie Gloria Francis Yancey and I Know Yall be stopping by to visit and catch up...Miss Wooten and Miss Queenie. And also to the tons of other family members Your presence is never far away. Peace and LUV
March 11, 2014
hi Unc, you are sorely missed by all that know you, but we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and that's what has gotten me through my tough times. I know that you are in good hands with the Lord your mom, g-mom, sister, nephews,and other loved ones and childhood friends that I didn't mention. We will meet again one day, so until then we have our memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. RIP Unc Ferman, we love and miss you.
Sherrita Johnson
March 11, 2014
Christmas 1964
Linda age 10
Ferman age 9
Susan *MOM* age 4
Christmas 1964 (Linda age 10, Ferman age 9, Susan *Mom* age 4)
Sherrita Johnson
March 11, 2014
Linda Wooten
March 10, 2014
Hi Ferman,
One year ago today, at approximately 9:15 A.M. we were all gathered around you as you made your transition to be with the Lord! Yes, we were sad that you left us, but we knew that your body had become tired and that He was ready for you to come home to be restored, no more pain and no more medicines Glory Halleluiah! I will always have you in my heart and will never stop loving and missing my little brother.
Love you Ferman
vera smith
March 10, 2014
Hey baby, God saw that you fought a good fight, and he wanted you to come home and rest one year today. I miss you so much. I miss your voice and your touch. Rest In Pardise Alvin. Love you
Ashely is growing up, i told her that you are watching over her and Lil James
September 10, 2013
Hey Baby, i miss you so much, i miss you always telling me to do this or do that. It has been 6 months today, and God is holding me up. I know you don't want me to be sad and always crying. I have been holding on, as you know i celebrated 20 years sober Saturday. Wish you were there in person, i did feel your spirit. Oh yeah, i know that was you that knocked that picture down this morning. That picture has been on that wall of me and you for over two years. You got my attention. Sorry about the Redskins last night, you know my phone was ringing off the hook. I did a Ferman and didnt answer. I be to see you on your birthday Sunday. I will play MJ for you. Until next time. Love your wifey-Vera
June 21, 2013
Happy anniversary love. I miss you so much. I will always love you
one of the best days of my life
vera smith
June 21, 2013
look at my baby
vera smith
June 21, 2013
It's our anniversary
vera smith
June 21, 2013
June 4, 2013
Hey Love, it's me. I have been doing alright as you know. I think about you all the time. Sometimes it seems as though you are right there with me, especially when i am a lone. I am getting teary eyed right now. I know that you don't want me to be sad, i know that you want me to not weep and to be all i can be. As you know i have gotten that promotion that you said i would get, and to just hold on. I miss you so much, i am glad the marker finally came and was put down. I like it, i hope that you are satisfied with the arraingements. Linda and Margaret has been a great support to me. I thank God for them. Linda is my shero. Oh yeah, my sister Linda was kinda upset because we left her at the church that Sunday, she had to sing. I will be out Sunday to put down some fresh flowers. Love you
Linda Wooten
June 4, 2013
Hi Ferman, - I will piggy back off of Margaret and Sherrita by saying that I really really miss you and I wished that you didn't have to leave so soon, but I know that it's a road we all have to travel one day. I can only hope that my transition will be as smooth as your was. Your marker looks nice and I know that you are happy with it. Well you have a great neice and nephew graduating this month and they both are on their way to higher education and I am so proud of them! I haven't seen Vilissa's Prom pictures, but Antar pictures are beautiful. I know you were there to greet Twettie Pie (we always said Pettie Pie), she transition exactly two months after you did. OK, Ferman, let me go now, I have to write my mama a little note. Tell Susie and Grady I said "what's up". Love you!
June 3, 2013
Hey unc u have been on my mind like crazy lately I cant sleep thinking about u a whole lot of nites. I really couldnt tell u or anyone whats that all about, because I know that u are ok, but I cant shake this feeling that Im having. I sometimes feel ur presence around me and it is so strong at times and I feel at ease because I know thats u telling me in ur own special way that u are ok. I visited ur grave site last week along with ur wife my mom and daughter. we also visited grandmom, donnell,susie,charlie,and Kareem we didnt get to visit my baby grady, sorry grady we will surely catch u on the next visit u, meagan, and my grandmom lossie whom I miss dearly also. Well just thinking about u so I decided to drop a few lines, RIP until we meet again. lol not no time soon. pecacenloveunc
Sherrita Johnson
May 16, 2013
Hey Unc,
I am listening to Mike's song, You are not alone, and I started thinking about you. I miss you so much but I know you are in a better place. I know you see all that going on and I know that you are happy. Even though you told me that you hoped we did not have to move out of state when you were here I know you would have been happy for us in the long run. Ferman I can feel your presence with me some time when The pain hits and it is like you are there whispering in my ear, Sherrita I am okay up here. Ferman you know how much I love you and appreciate you being that male figure in my life growing up.
Luv all of yall up there keep yall hand around all of us.
Sherrita Johnson
May 16, 2013
April 19, 2013
Hi daddy <3 I miss you so much!!!!! I know that you're watching over us smiling. Mwah<3 I'm graduatinh in June and I have your ticket reserved. I know you'll be there =) I love you daddy
Linda Wooten
April 18, 2013
Hey Ferman, I'm missing you more and more each day, but I'm still standing strong because I know that you're in a new body and enjoying the life that Jesus promised His believers. I'll always love you Ferman. Linda
vera smith
April 10, 2013
It has been a month today that God decided to say you have finish your race. I miss you so much and you will always be in my heart. your wife Vera
Linda Wooten
March 22, 2013
Hi Ferman, I haven't had the courage to come into this site because I knew it would make it real that you are no longer with me. I am trying to be strong but it's getting harder and harder. I actually thank God that He gave you time with your family, to prepare us for your departure, to just sit and talk with you, to laugh with you and to bring you comfort any way we could. I asked you if were you afraid, and you smiled and told me no, because you know where you were going ...straight up to heaven. God allowed you to transition just the way you wanted to, surrounded by your family and your beloved pets. The one thing I'm thankful for is that we never departed each others company without saying I love you. My heart is hurting, but I know that I'll get through this. Rest in Peace baby baby brother. I am going to miss you Ferman but I know that you are resting in the strong arms of Jesus Christ and that same Christ will see us through.
Earl and I will always remember how your favorite scripture and prayer would always soothe your spirit (Psalm 34 1-10. I will never forget you.
Jennifer Boston
March 21, 2013
Vera,
Sending you all my strength, thoughts and prayers during this time.
Hugs and lots of love.
margaret leath
March 21, 2013
Unc i was thinking about u last nite before i drifted off to sleep, I was thinking, what was ur last thoughts before u slipped away or were you afraid and then I heard Grandma's voice saying Ferman (in her voice)come on it was so real. So then I smiled to myself actually I chuckled, because that was confirmation for me that you are not alone and u were not afraid I guess thats why u transitioned so smoothly. I miss ur smile, although we didnt see each other often, It still feel like something is missing in my life. I do have the memories and pictures that i would have to treasure until we meet again(no time soon i pray)lol I love and miss u unc: your niece Margaret
we had so much fun in Miami at the Redskin v Miami Dolphins
March 19, 2013
I think of you often, i know that you are in a better place. I just miss you so. No more pain God had a plan for you that i may not understand right now, but baby you fought a good fight. Thanks for preparing me for the day and hour. I miss and love you so. God got you in his arms now. Love you.
LaCrissa Arroyo
March 16, 2013
Uncle Ferman we have had a number of fun and loving moments together over the years and at this point I refuse to cry one more tear , instead I will cherish the memories you left me with as if you're still here and we will pick up where we left off when I get there...........your loving niece Libby
LaCrissa Arroyo
March 16, 2013
Uncle Ferman we have shared a number of fun and loving moments together throughout the year's and at this moment I can not shed one more tear however I will treasure the memories you left me with and will see u again when I get there.........your loving niece Libby
Patricia Smith-Blocker
March 16, 2013
Uncle John Henry and family. As I mourn the passing of Ferman,your beloved son, know that he was loved dearly. Childhood memories of that beautiful smile will always be with me. You have my deepest sympathy,love and blessings. Ferman you are forever in our hearts and we love you.
Cousin Patricia Smith Blocker
Aunt Juanita Smith
and your cousin's.
jannie simmons
March 16, 2013
Uncle Alvin when I say you look sharp um you sure did. Just thinking about how much I miss you and how things are gonna change without you in our life. I know you looking down on US smiling because I'm looking up at the sky smiling at you. Look over US uncle alvin, keep our family tight and strong. I had a dream about you woke up with tears but I'm strong always. Love you and miss you so much. Love always Ree Ree & Keymony
March 15, 2013
THE TURNER FAMILY WILL TRULY,TRULY,MISS OUR FRIEND AND CONTRACTOR!!! MISS YOU DEARLY ALVIN!!!!!
GERALD AND PAT TURNER !!!
margaret leath
March 14, 2013
Unc you will be sorely missed. I will miss your great since of humor and your beautiful smile. I am so thankful that God allowed us to spend so much time with you, when the doctors tried to play God and give you just months to live and it turned out to be 7 or 8 yrs later. I sit here writing this with bitter/sweet feelings; bitter because I'm going to miss you soooo much and I wont get to see you anymore, sweet because to abscent from the body means that you are present with the lord. Thank you Jesus for the memories that you've allowed me to have of my uncle. Unc I know you are well taken care of with the host of family and friends that you were greeted by when you entered in to those pearly gates. I will see you when my number is called.{prayerfully no time soon lol} missing u already, tears. Your niece Margaret love u always
Cozzetta Coates
March 14, 2013
LOVE ALWAY'S
Paula Dyan @ Salvation Army
March 14, 2013
Vera,
You and your beloved husband, Alvin, are in my prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. And have a blessed day.
Sherrita Smith-Johnson
March 14, 2013
I thought I was prepared for this but I am not. I am trying to make it through but I just keep on crying. My beliefs are we all have a time to go but I just can't accept this. Even though my head tells me you are in a better place my heart selfishly wants you here. I prayed for a miracle to come to our family and heal you. Even last week I still was hoping for it to happen. I just think I can't call you no more and hear your voice. I hate to not have anything positive to say but I am hurt to the core. My Uncle is gone. You were the closest thing I had to a father. I remember you use to make me Ice Cream from the snow outside and the cucumbers with vinegar and the home made fries with onions that I just can't make. You were that constant in my life when others weren't when I was a child. I am angry inside and I am asking God to please give me strength, and a peace of mind but it is not getting better. It seems like grandma, my mom, and now you have been taken away me….us. Well I am keeping in mind that I now have three angels looking over me and my brother. Luv U Unc and we will see each other later.
Cheryl Smith
March 14, 2013
I light this candle for you in rememberance of you. When I drive past your house on a Sunday I always think of you and getting to see you before you left this earth was a great pleasure. No more pain.
Love You Ferman
From your Sister In-Law
Cheryl Smith
T. Winston
March 14, 2013
Vera
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers..
Tomika,Maia
&
The Winston family
March 14, 2013
Vera-
You are in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words to take the pain away, but may the love of friends and family comfort you during this difficult time.
~Emily Price
Martha R. Smith-Evans
March 14, 2013
Can't be mad but I'm a little sad. I'm gonna miss you bro. You sure handled it well and God handled you well by giving you an easy transition. Rest on brother in an hour from now I will be seeing you. And we have to get through tomorrow. I hope that the services will not be too sad, But how could it not be? You are gonna be missed bro. May God bless your soul, and give your wife and family serenity to get through tomorrow. I can't be mad but I am a bit sad.
BRYNNE KOSCIANSKI
March 14, 2013
Vera-
Our love and thoughts to you and your family. Alvin's love, generosity, and internal light was always apparent. He will surely be missed.
Love,
Brynne & Ryan Koscianski
March 14, 2013
Erma, I am so sorry that I will not be able to be there to share in the Homegoing Service, but I extend my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. It is my prayer that God strengthens you all through this time of sorrow. Sis. Rosie White
March 14, 2013
Vera I am so sorry to hear about Alvin. As you know he was my friend and contractor. I will miss him dearly. Please take comfort in knowing that earth has no sorrow Heaven can't heal, and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. You are in our prayers. Reggie High & Linda
Laverne Evans
March 14, 2013
We love you knowing you resting with the Lord no more pain.RIP.
M. Trent Hart
March 14, 2013
Gone to soon, but not forgotten, we will miss you now we are praying for your family
SOME Dental
March 14, 2013
Sending positive thoughts and our condolences to the Butler-Smith family.
Erma McCray
March 14, 2013
My brother lived such a good life, but God was ready for him to come home and do the work that he have for him to do. The pain will remain as well as the love that I have for my brother. I know that my mother,sister, grandmothers, son, nephew and neice all welcome him home. I love you Ferman.
March 14, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Sylvester & Rosalie
jannie simmons
March 14, 2013
Hey uncle Alvin its Ree ree, I miss you so much. Wish I could hear ur voice one more time. You were a good man and you loved your family to pieces. Alota people are going to miss you we will not ever forget you. Love always Ree Ree & Keymony.
Tanya Fletcher
March 13, 2013
Vera you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband.
I Love you Dad <3
Ashlee
March 13, 2013
Still mourning thee passing of my father. Its hurting me to my heart knowing that he's not here anymore. I've been keeping a smile on my face with thee help of my son, family &&dear friends in thee mist of my tragedy. My father is no longer in pain and even tho I'm hurting right now..I know he's all better now. Dancing in heaven ...I love you daddy ?
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