Sean A. Smith

1995 - 2015

Sean A. Smith

1995 - 2015

BORN

1995

DIED

2015

Sean Smith Obituary

Published by Bennett Funeral Home from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2015.
| Send Sympathy Card Sean A. Smith, 20, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at home with his family at his side, after 2 years battling colon cancer. He is survived by his parents, Jeremy and Margie Smith; and his best friend and sister, Alyssa; as well as many loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Sean was born February 3, 1995 in Roanoke, Virginia and had lived in many places. Since 2013, he had been attending Southeastern Free Will Baptist College, in Wendell, North Carolina, where he was studying Pastoral Theology. Sean loved the college so very much and everyone there meant the world to him. Sean served as the youth pastor at Unity Free Will Baptist Church in Wilson, North Carolina. Sean had many interests and hobbies including Calligraphy, basketball, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm, Monday, October 26, at Good News Free Will Baptist Church, 5200 Court House Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832, where funeral services will be conducted...

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Jamie ,Shane,Erica,Madison Johnson

May 12, 2016

We have not seen the Smith family since we were all stationed at Ft. Knox. Sean had the most beautiful contagious smile. Our hearts are saddened by the loss of this beautiful soul. Heavenly father please bless the Smith family and please let them know that we are thinking of them.

Rodney Coulton

April 23, 2016

My heart and prayers are with you and your family. Be strong 1SG I know we were never best buds or anything but I am here if you could use a friend

OKC Thunder game 2010. In the nosebleed section! So much fun

Marissa DeRoy

October 24, 2015

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