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Frank Smith Obituary

Frank (Smitty) Smith III, 64, of Gretna, Va., died February 6, 2009. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2009, at Colbert-Moran Chapel, Gretna.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Feb. 8, 2009.

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Barry Durham

February 14, 2009

Tony,
You're in my family's prayers. Keep your fond memories close to your heart, and everything else will fall into place exactly where it should.

Sandra Bowen

February 10, 2009

Tony;
I worked with your Dad at A.B.C. he
was a nice guy, thoughtful and kind, I saw him at the mall last year he looked good, hope he didn't have to suffer, he had been through so much, he had so many health problems. Sorry for your loss.

Troy Dalton

February 9, 2009

Hello Tony.
This is Troy Dalton. I'm so sorry to hear of the lose of your dad. I just got the sad news. You are in my thoughts & prayers buddy. I know it's a tough time right now, but I know you.
You will find your way through this trying time in your life.

Richard Albert

February 9, 2009

I grew up with Smitty in Gretna and I have fond memories of us and the fun times we had growing up together. I lived on Henry St. about three doors from him. I was so sad to learn of his passing.

Vicki Doss

February 9, 2009

Tony, We have never met, but I Iived in Gretna down the street from your Dad when we were kids. Smitty was one of my first playmates, along with Linda Dalton and Sammy Ferguson. We spent many summer days playing in the woods, climbing trees and doing other fun things in the 1950's. Smitty and I were in Sunday School together and elementary school as well. He left us for Hargrave somewhere along 8th grade, but we still saw each other through the teenage years at dances and parties. If there is one quality I remember about him, it is that even as a child he had a certain dignity about him and was the most polite of the boys in upper elementary. I had not seen him in years, but kept up with news of him through some of the people who still live in Gretna. I wish I could have attended his funeral.

JEFF BAILESS

February 8, 2009

Hi Tony
This is Jeff Bailess.I just wanted to say I'm very sorry for the loss of your father.I can't imagine what it must feel like I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.We have been friends for a long time and I hate to see you lose your dad.I'm putting my email on here don't hesitate to email if you need to talk to someone.

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