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Denise Smith-Douglas
June 2, 2025
Loving you yesterday, today, and forever more.
Denise
June 2, 2024
Year 18 of you being away from us! I often wonder how our lives would have been if you were here. Love you always!
June 2, 2021
You have missed sooooo much! All of our babies are men now! They have all graduated high school, and Antwan graduated from your almer mater! I love you Tanky Poo always ❣
Forever yours❣
Denise Smith-Douglas
April 23, 2020
I'll ALWAYS love you❣
Denise Smith-Douglas
June 2, 2019
I received an email from legacy.com, regarding sharing a memory. Anyway, I miss you as always, although, I have learned to live without you being here in the physical. Ahmad will graduate from high school on June 10th. He went to his senior prom in April, and your family came to see him off, it made our hearts happy!!! I'm at work typing this crying, I still don't understand, and never will! I guess that's why we should love hard all of the time!
Denise Smith-Douglas
June 4, 2017
Well I'm sure you have reunited your mom. Life is full of unknowns. Love you always!
August 16, 2016
Wow!!! Time flies!!! Our 1st born just went to college!!! I miss you soooo much!!! Love you always Anthony Wayne!!!!
Denise
July 12, 2014
Damn! I miss you!
Denise Smith-Douglas
December 5, 2013
Happy 38th Birthday Dumpling!!! Love ya always, Denise & sons
AHMAD SMITH
November 22, 2013
LOVE MY DADDY AND I WILL MISS U LOVE U
November 22, 2013
MY DADDY
November 22, 2013
MY DADDY
Denise Smith-Douglas
June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day!!!! Love you!!!!
Boonie
December 6, 2012
LOVE U CUZ
Denise Smith-Douglas
August 13, 2011
I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!! HOW I WISH YOU WERE HERE!!!!!
Denise Smith-Douglas
December 30, 2010
It's been a while since I've been on here, but like always missing you as always, still don't understand, but must have faith that God knows what's best. Love you always, your Denise
Denise Smith-Douglas
June 3, 2010
Just thinking about you, Love always :-)
Denise Smith-Douglas
November 26, 2009
Its Thanksgiving baby, I'm hurting, I miss you, I love you, until we meet again, please watch over us.
Love your Denise
Denise Smith-Douglas
June 2, 2009
Love you babes!!!
Denise Smith-Douglas
May 14, 2009
Just thinking about you. I will always love you Tank. Denise
Denise Smith-Douglas
January 26, 2009
I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, and never will stop. Denise
Denise Smith-Douglas
January 17, 2009
Hey Sugar,
I was just sitting here thinking about you. All three of the boys are playing basketball. We miss you soooooo much, wish you were still here physically. I'm married now (Jan. 8, 2009), his name is Corey. Well I guess I'll go for now. I love you always, Denise
Denise Smith
December 5, 2008
Happy 33rd Birthday in Heaven, honey. We love you 4eva!!!! Your babies, Denise, Antwan, Ahmad, & Rasheed.
Debra Hunt
November 13, 2008
Hey Tank! I sat behind this smoke screen computer thinking about whether to send you this message. When I heard about your passing I was truly devastated! You and I go way back to middle school and high school! I was away in Hawaii (military) when I heard of your untimely passing. You were always so nice and sweet to me! I always looked forward to sitting by you on the "activity bus" in high school so that we could cut-up! It's been over two years now....but as you can see your still in my thoughts! Your someone truly special, Tank! As I type this message I can still remember your smile.....well, I think I have said enough. Your buddy, your friend! Debra
Denise Smith
August 30, 2008
I love you Boo Boo, and miss you like crazy!!! You can never be replaced. Your baby always, Denise
Denise Smith
July 12, 2008
Just wanting to let you know that I love nd miss you greatly!!!! Know matter how many people have continued their lives and forgot about you, I never will. Denise
Denise Smith
June 5, 2008
It's been 2 years today since you left this life, I miss you very much. You're always in my thoughts. I love you and will never forget you. We will meet again, until then please watch over the children and I. Love your, "Sweet Cheeks"!!!!
Denise Smith
April 30, 2008
Hey Sugar Pie,
Just wanting to let you know that your "sweet cheeks" is thinking about you. Love you always, Denise
Denise Smith
March 26, 2008
Hey boo boo,
It's me, again. I want to let you know that I'm engaged now. (March 20, 2008) You will always be in my heart. Love you, Denise
Denise Smith
March 7, 2008
At work just missing you. God is so good and I know that he will never put more on me than I can bare. I will see you in heaven, when I get there. The boys are doing good, they miss you. I have a boyfriend now, his name is Corey and he treats your boys just like they're his. I know that you are happy about that, lets see what else. I'm getting ready to go back to school soon and get another degree, which will be number 3 (Yeah!!!) I love you and will never stop. Your baby, Denise
Denise Smith
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas,
Tank, I'm just want to acknowledge you on this blessed day of the Jesus's birthday. Antwan, Ahmad, and Rasheed, and I miss and love you very, very, very, very much. At times it seem like it get easier, then at times it seem like the momment that we got the news that in the flesh, you had left us. I miss our conversations, your touch, kindness, and your unselfish nature. If you ever get a moment, please come by to say hi at least. I'm very emotional right now, and just wish that you were right here with me. Love always, Denise, Antwan, Ahmad,& Rasheed.
Denise Smith
December 5, 2007
1 and a half years today,it seems like yesterday. I will never be the same, but in my heart you will always remain. Happy 32nd birthday baby!!!!1 I love always, Denise
Denise Smith
November 20, 2007
Hey Sugar Pie,
It's me. I was just thinking about how another holiday is approaching,and trying to deal with you not being with us. I love you soooooooooo much, Tank. Please know that you will always be in my heart. Your baby, Denise
Denise Smith
September 6, 2007
Hey sugar,
It's me. I was just thinking about you and decided that I should get on here and type. The kids has been acting up something terrible in school. I feel so isolated, I miss you so much!!! I know that I will see you again, and until then you will always remain in my heart. Love you always and forever. Denise
Denise Smith
August 8, 2007
Hey Honey,
It's me, just wanting to let you know that I am thinking about you. Love you always, Denise
Denise Smith
July 4, 2007
Hello Darling,
Today is Independence Day, one of your favorite holidays. We are not going to Lexington, we will be here in Louisville spending the day with my friend's family. I love and miss you greatly. Our hearts will always ache for you. I love you man!!! See you when I get there!!! The kids talk about you everyday! I will never let them forget who you are, NEVER. Your one and only, Denise
Denise Smith
June 17, 2007
Happy Father's Day my baby!!!!!! I know that you are watching over us, I feel it in my heart. I'm trying my best to rear these kids alone. It's very very very challenging. You are missed deeply. LOVE ALWAYS "Sweet Cheeks"
Denise Smith
June 10, 2007
Just sitting at the computer playing spades thinking about you!!!! I love you always!!!
Denise Smith
June 5, 2007
Hey Tank,
It's me. This morning at 9:16 marked a year since God called you home. I hope that you are looking over the kids and I. Antwan and Ahmad goes to camp. They talk about you EVERY single day. They understand that they won't be able to see you in physical form again. We seem to be coping all though some days I just feel giving up, when I feeling that way I usually think about you, and know that if you were here that giving up wouldn't be an option for me. I tried homeschooling them which didn't go according to plan, so they are going back to school in August. As a matter of fact all of the boys will be in school together. I'm starting to cry now because I am in disbelief, I just don't understand. We wanted to do so much together, but it was all a dream. All but just a dream. Love you always, Denise
Denise SMith
May 26, 2007
Hey,
It's me. I'm sitting at the computer thinking about you. It has been almost a year now, and I tell you this has been the hardest thing that I have ever dealt with. You still haven't came to talk with me, I don't know maybe you are sensing that I'm not ready yet, which is probably true. I miss you soooooooooooooooo much. The boys are off the hook, I hope that I can raise them to be productive. I'm distant to everyone now. A person don't know what they have until it's gone. I didn't realize how much I needed you. I will always cherish you. HUGS AND KISSES 4 ever!!!!!
Denise Smith
May 18, 2007
Not a day, hour, minute, or second goes by that I don't think about you Tank. We are doing well, I have found a new friend, and he helps me with our boys, but nothing or nobody will EVER be able to replace you. Please be at peace!! Love always, your #1 girl, "sweet cheeks"
Denise Smith
April 19, 2007
Hello Honey,
It's me. You have been on our minds all day. We did move to Louisville. Ahmad pushed Antwan down today, and he required stitches. I miss you my gosh I miss you soooooooooooooo much. I cry all the time, I never in a million yeare expected to lose you at the age of 30. Well we know that life and death is in a higher power hands, so I will have to leave it at that. I LOVE YOU!!!!!! Thanks for everything that you did for me:)
Denise Smith
April 1, 2007
Hey Honey,
I hope that everything is good with you. The kids and I are relocating to Louisville, hoping that we can get a fresh start on life, since that you are no longer here with us physically. We will always remember the man that made our lives happy, YOU!!! We will always come and visit!!!
Denise Smith
February 14, 2007
Hey Baby,
Happy Valentine's Day!!! I came to see you today, but didn't stay long. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!! I MISS YOU!! Why can't you be here with me. I'm in soooo much pain, I need comforting. Well, this is it for now. HUGS and KISSES ALWAYS!!! DENISE (your one and only)
Denise Smith
December 25, 2006
Hey Tank,
Its me, just wanted to let you know that we miss you so so so so so so so so so so so so so much. Today is Christmas, and it doesn't even feel like it. I think about you constantly whether you are okay. I don't know how to really move on. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. I just don't understand why you had to go, maybe it's not meant for me to, I don't know. You promised me that everything would be okay, but it's not. Hopefully time can soothe my heart.
Denise Smith
September 19, 2006
Hey baby,
Its me just at this computer thinking about you and decided to look at the guest book. I love you so I think about you all day everyday. I wish that you could be right here with me. We are doing okay due to the circumstances. LOVE YOU and HUGS and KISSES to you baby!!!!!
Stephanie Webster
June 14, 2006
Denise,
I just want to let you know that I am praying for you and your children. May God bless you.
Robin
June 13, 2006
To the Higgins Family.
My condolences are with you. I knew Tank when we attended Upward Bound together when in high school. Tank was a beautiful person and a joy to have in your presence. Tank, you will dearly be missed.
Chemeka Johnson
June 12, 2006
To the Higgins Family,
I am still shocked to hear of Tank's death. Tank and I were in Upward Bound together. He was a great guy with a great personality. He was always very kind, never disrespectful, and a joy to be around. You all are in my prayer's and Tank I am thinking of you.
Steve Blackford
June 10, 2006
Higgins Family:
May God bless you.
Felicia Logan
June 10, 2006
Higgins Family:
May God bless you.
Diann King
June 9, 2006
My prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to keep you in his loving arms & Keep your hand in Gods hand and he will never let go. Tank will be truly missed!!!!
Manuel Garr
June 9, 2006
To the Higgins Family,
My prayers go out to you during this time. The Lord saw fit to call my son home last year so I can identify with what you're feeling. Trust me when I tell you that the Lord will indeed give you peace that passeth all understanding. He did it for me and He'll do it for you as well.
It's been years since I've seen Tank, but I remember playing football against him when we were kids. Those were some fun times. Like those days, Tank will surely be missed.
May God Bless and Keep You!
MARLON STRINGS
June 9, 2006
TO THE FAMILY: TANK WAS ONE THE MOST HUMBLE PERSONS I HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING, ALWAYS SMILING NEVER HEARD HIM TALK WITH DISRESPECT TO ANYONE. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Teresa Murphy
June 9, 2006
Gloria, You probaly feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders right now,and if you move the wrong way it's going to come crashing down. That has to be an hausting feeling and I wish the load didn't have to be so heavy. But I want you to know I admire the way you keep on doing what needs to be done. You might be thinking What choices do I have? But there are many who wouldn't be able to hold up under your circumstances,who wouldn't have your inner strength or convictions for doing the right thing. I hope there will be pockets of time when you can find some relief and rest. I hope you will take care of yourself, because you're a good person and you're very special to many people. Please count me as one of them. God Bless each and every one of you
Bobby Webb
June 8, 2006
If we did not go to sleep at night, we'd never awaken to see the light or meet the dawn by some quiet lake with the joy of watching a new day break. And death, too, is a time of sleeping, for those who are gone are in God's keeping. There is a sunrise for each soul, for life – not death – is God's Promised Goal. So trust God's Promise and doubt Him never, for only through death can we live forever. Remember that GOD is our only sure trust.
Carrissa Greenlee
June 8, 2006
Higgins Family,Tank will truely be missed.He was and (is)such a great guy.I never knew such a brilliant person in math who by the way helped me with mine (we where in the same math class at Lexington Junior).My prayers go up for you all.We all shall see him again.For to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!!!!God Bless.
David Christopher
June 8, 2006
To my best freind and one that will be truly missed my man. Keep you eye on me man.
big shirls
June 8, 2006
it was just like yesterday when i remembered the white pillows and personalized towels in back of tank white car more than 10 years ago....the laughs, the jokes, the smiles...he was more than a friend, he was a piece of me....truely missed but never forgotten!We will see each other again some day, i love you so FRIEND! My deepest sympathy to his family!
Kivva Greenlee
June 8, 2006
Dear Ms. Higgins, Anthony "Tank" and Family,
I know you are hurting inside and just the reality of losing your child pierces you deeply. I know what you are going through because I lost my only child and there was nothing no one could say or do to remove the pain I felt inside. But God! I felt so lost and empty but when God showed up he gave me a peace that really passes all understanding. To this day I don't know how I get up out of bed, work and socialize, but I do. God will meet you where you at. You will see Anthony "Tank" again one day and you will also miss him and that is ok. Just remember God has him in his arms and God said he will never leave or forsake us. I went to Lexington Junior, Jessie Clark and Lafayette High School with him. He was a really good friend. Anthony "Tank" was the main person to encourage me when it came to finishing school and I will always love him for that. He will always be near and dear to my heart. Anthony "Tank" you will always be remembered, celebrated and loved. To this day I still think about the good ol' Coolivan Days.
To the family,
May God peace be with you and keep you during this time of grieving.
Erik Lee
June 8, 2006
Ms. Higgins and family, it seems just like yesterday that myself Antuan, "Tank", Faygo (sp.), Eric, my brother Marc and the rest of the Coolavin crew were playing football between the apartments. Our prayers go out to you and your family. (The Lee Family)
Michelle Purnell
June 8, 2006
To the Family of Tank, May God comfort you in the time of your loss. Tank was a friend that you could not forget once he entered into your life and he will forever be missed in the hearts of all his friends, But comfort yourselves with the Word of God in hope that we will one day see Tank again with our soon coming King in peace and not in judgement
K Greenlee
June 8, 2006
To the family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Tank was a dear friend of our family, we have known Tank every since the Coolivan days, when we was kids. His presents will be truly missed; I pray that God give each and everyone of us the strength to continue on. The Bible states, to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8. Anthony Higgins AKA Tank is in a much better place now. Tank is very well known for his kind heart and his pleasant spirit God Bless you Tank.
The Greenlee Family Loves & Misses you.
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I WILL COME AGAIN AND RECEIVE YOU UNTO MYSELF; THAT WHERE I AM, THERE YE MAY BE ALSO (John 14:2, 3).
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord that we that are alive, that are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede them that are fallen asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first; then we that are alive that are left, shall together with them be caught up in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and SO shall we ever BE WITH THE LORD. Wherefore COMFORT one another WITH THESE WORDS (l Thes. 4:15-11 R.V.)
Tammye McMullen
June 8, 2006
I have known Anthony "Tank" for a numerous of years, and he was a great person and friend, who will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends during this time of bereavement, and may God continue to bless, and be with each and everyone of you.
Sharon Hayes
June 8, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
sonia williams
June 8, 2006
My prayers are with the family. Hold to God's unchanging hand. God is the answer for all your strength right now. I know you all loved Tank very much, but God loved him best.
Mr. & Mrs. Tony & Kim Wright
June 8, 2006
To the family & Granny BooBoo we would like to let you know we are sorry to hear about the lost of your lived one, may God continue to bless you and just remember God will never leave you nor forsake you, he will give you strength to keep on running the race.
Denise Smith
June 8, 2006
Tank,
Hey its me, Denise. I am missing you so much already. You told me that you would not leave me, but Jesus had different plans. I don't know if you knew that or not. I can't believe this. The kids are missing you so much. I know that you love soooo much, and I feel the same about you. I am so afraid of what my future holds, we had planned so much together. I hope that you are at peace now. I will never never never forget you TANK. Please watch over me, Antwan, Ahmad, and Rasheed. I know that you didn't like to see me sad. I am trying to think about the happy times, like when we would just lay in the bed at 2 in the morning and laugh. Baby I am so happy that this last year we have gotten along better than in the past. When the time is right, please come and talk with me. Right now I am just in shock, so if you can, just give me a little while. I LOVE YOU TANK!!!! YOUR ONE AND ONLY DENISE
Kiyoka Boyd
June 8, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Holly Haufler
June 8, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. God has another Angel with Him now, as Tank "is" such an amazing young man. God be with you Aunt Bobo, and family. With Love and Prayers...Holly
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