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Leonard Smith Obituary
Leonard Smith Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Leonard Smith Jr., 51, of the 200 block of Choate St., passed away Oct. 22, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. He was born and raised in Portsmouth. He was employed by the City of Chesapeake as a sanitation manager. He leaves to cherish his memory a wife, Janice P. Smith; two daughters, two sons, mother, Maxine Smith; two sisters, three brothers, nine grandchildren and a special friend. Also left to cherish his memory are a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held Monday from 2 until 7 p.m. at J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N. George Washington Highway, Chesapeake. A life celebration will be held at noon Tuesday in First Baptist Church, Camelot, 1008 Sir Lancelot Drive, Chesapeake, where the pastor is the Rev. Cecil Wicker. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com.
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Corlis Smith
October 27, 2008
We would like to send our deepest sympathy at this time.God will give you the strength you need to go on.He's definitely in a better place now. Your cousin Coodie and family.
MILDRED HOLLAND
October 27, 2008
FROM THE STFF AND PATIENTS OF DAVITA PORTSMOUTH DIALYSIS CENTER, WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY TO THE SMITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, WE ALL LOVED LEONARD, HE WILL DEEPLY MISSED, GOD BE WITH YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT
mary HARRELL
October 26, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Barbara Brown-Williams
October 26, 2008
We the Williams-Brown,family would like to send our sincere sympathy and prayer to your family,as time goes on and you seem to think of your love one,just remember all the good times you shared together,all the enjoyable days you spent as family,and most of all what a good man he was.May GOD bless each and everyone in your family through these difficult days.
Sincerely;James & Barbara Jean Brown-Williams
MAE NEWSOME
October 26, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
PORTIA (NEWSOME) RICKS
October 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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