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1915
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2012
Homer Smith Obituary
Asheville - John Homer Smith, 97, of 3032 Charles Road, Shelby, formerly of 5 Impala Trail, Asheville, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center after a brief illness.
A native of Yancey County, he was a resident of Buncombe County since 1925, was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War II, serving overseas in the United States Army.
He retired from The Life of Georgia Insurance Company following 30 years of service. In 2007, he was honored by the State of NC as well as the City of Asheville with the Volunteer of the Year Award in honor of his work with Craggy Prison in Asheville where he served for 43 years. He was Craggy's oldest and longest-serving community volunteer, was a group coordinator, a Bible teacher and a music leader.
He was the son of the late Robert Sylvester Smith and Addie McFalls Smith and was the husband of Hazel Brooks Smith who died in 1937 and his wife of 60 years, Hazel Kathryn Ramsey Smith who died in January 2006.
Surviving are his grandson, John Mark Edmonds and wife Tina of the home; daughter, Rita Gaye Teems and husband Ronnie of Marble, NC; 2 other grandchildren, Daniel Edmonds and Shannan Crocket; 8 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, December 14, 2012 at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Walker, Rev. Dr. Ralph Sexton, Jr. and Chaplain George Holley officiating.
Graveside services will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with military honors conducted by NC National Guard Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:50 PM Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Chosen People Ministries, 241 E. 51st Street, New York, NY 10022-6502.
To sign Mr. Smith's guestbook online, go to "Memorials" at www.andersrice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Homer Smith
Harold and Wanda Crisp
December 13, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Little Homer was strong in his walk with God.God just called another Angel home.
steven West
December 13, 2012
Homer was a great friend at Trinity Babtist Church and he will be missed. I know he is in Heaven. We loved Homer (Mr. Steven West and Wanda L. West)
John Homer Smith
Marti Wentz
December 13, 2012
I'm sorry to hear that Homer is no longer with us here on the earth. But, I am happy to hear that he is now with our Lord and we will see him again. (I wonder if they're letting him drive a car in heaven!heehee)
Carol Smith
December 13, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr Smith was a good man of faith. What a wonderful legacy he leaves.
LaRita Glover
December 13, 2012
A beautiful life, lived. 97 yrs of service to the Lord..
Forever our walk with God, Forever our love for Him, Forever the memories will live in our hearts.
Peace & Blessing,
Jennifer Rayfield
December 13, 2012
Pa Smith was a very special person who was so full of life and could brighten a room with his love of God. He will be greatly missed.
Sharon Hibberts
December 13, 2012
Pa was always full of life. I think he really enjoyed our family get togethers. He was a great witness for the Lord. Amazing how he could quote Scripture at 97 y/o. What a blessing to have known him. Thank you Mark for sharing your grandpa.
December 13, 2012
Praying for the family!
Margaret Harry
December 13, 2012
My prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Robin green
December 13, 2012
I was a member of the choir when he directed us in the singing of "The Celestial Choir" (I think that is the name of the song). This was one of the toughest songs our choir had to learn that year! Mr. Smith was a very humble man of God who inspired many generations to walk in God's light.
He will be truly missed.
December 13, 2012
My family went to church with Bro. Homer when I was a child. I was in his jr. choir. We will be together again and sing in the heavenly choir. Shirley Barnwell
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