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Douglas Smith Obituary
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Christ Community Church) of Anchorage. The Rev. Jukabiea Barlow will officiate.
Mr. Smith was born Dec. 5, 1942, in East St. Louis, Ill., to C.W. and Sadie Smith. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963. He earned an associate's degree in sociology from Anchorage Community College. He married Carol L. Barlow on July 16, 1966.
Mr. Smith came to Alaska in 1964 with the U.S. Air Force. He worked for the State of Alaska Division of Labor in the Unemployment Insurance and Occupational License Divisions. He was the owner of Done Right Janitorial Services.
Mr. Smith enjoyed working with children and was a church youth director for many years. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved playing and watching basketball.
Mr. Smith was a role model and mentor to his son, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren.
"He was God's man, a man's man, and his own man," his family wrote.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; and son, Eric Smith of Anchorage; grandchildren, Jackie of San Antonio, and Chelsie, Michael, Jannay and Kianna of Anchorage; brothers, Henry, Donald and Bennie Smith; and sisters, Alverner, Joyce, Mona Lisa, Cynthia and Crystal.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his brother, C.W.
Donations may be sent to the American Lung Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Smith
Alverner Smith
December 3, 2008
Happy Birthday on December 5, 2008 It has been 7 months it seems like yesterday, Son, Brother, Nephew, Husband, Father, Cousin, Friend You were a good role model we miss and love you. From Henry, Joyce, Alverner, Donald, Mona Lisa, Cynthia, Bennie James, and Crystal
Kim Dickerson
July 7, 2008
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you (Aunt Johnnie Parker and family
Sheila Saunders (Harrison)
July 3, 2008
Carol and Eric,
My condolenses to you both, on the loss of your husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to bless the two of you, by providing you with the strength and courgage needed to face this difficult period.
Carol Schmidt
June 25, 2008
To Mona Lisa & family, There is an old hymn called "Standing on the Promises of God." I reflect on this verse at the time of someone's death, because it gives me the strenghth to stand on God's promise of salvation and eternal life. Peace be with you at this time.
Mr. & Mrs. Corey Smith and family
June 25, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Valerie White
June 25, 2008
I work with Mona Hayes, his sister, and my prayers are with her and the entire family. May God keep them in His perfect peace and may they have the Blessed Assurance that they will see Douglas again.
Crystal McDonald
June 23, 2008
Carol & Eric;
May God of all consollation be with you and sustain you in your loss. I'm so glad that Jesus is the righteous judge and He knows the heart of everyone. May Jesus be your strength. Love your Sis-in-law Chris
Lynette Horton
June 23, 2008
Look to the hills which cometh your help and remember we are NEVER alone. You are in our prayers.
Maurice and Lynette Horton
St. Louis, Missouri
ASCC Members
Alverner "Micki" Smith
June 20, 2008
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide;
and though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same;
but as God calls us one by one,
this chain will link again.
Author Unknown
Henry T. Smith
June 20, 2008
Doug will always be in our memories. HT & Family
Yvette Smith-Walker
June 19, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Mona Lisa Hayes
June 19, 2008
C O N D O L E N C E
To the Family of Douglas (Tommie) Smith
Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather & Uncle
Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Anchorage
June 21, 2008 – 1pm
I will look to the hills from which cometh my help my help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. We know that it’s hard to accept death no matter when it comes, but we know that God does all things well and that He knows what’s best. We know that being children of God that we will see our brother again if we have made Jesus Christ the Lord & Savior of our lives. Jesus said in John 10:17, “I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth in ME though he were dead, yet shall he live.” If there is any one who hasn’t accepted Jesus as their personal Lord & Savior for forgiveness of their sins, we urge you to accept Him today. For precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of His saints.
Ten children were born to the late Champion Winfield (CW) and Sadie Smith of which the oldest, C.W. passed away in Jan. 2007, twenty years after the passing of our mother. Now it’s 2008 and Tommie (as we fondly called him) has gone home to be with the Lord. Tommie was a good husband, father and a provider. During the last few years, each of us had come to know our brother as a very good hearted and loving person; someone we respected and love. He was a stickler for details and always had to have the last word. He would call once a month to check on each of us and to let us know he was thinking about us. He was a man that believed the Word of God. He was a Bible scholar. We know that he was a loving husband to his wife, Carol, who he devoted 43 years of his life taking care of and loving her. He was a good father to his only son, Eric.
To Carol and Eric, we want you to know that our prayers are with you. Look unto Jesus, for comfort. Only He can heal the hurt that you’re feeling in your hearts today. He is the only one that can fill the void in your life now. Eric, you should remember the good times that you shared with your father, and hold those memories dear in your heart, for his legacy lives on in you…his family. I know that you’re going to miss your father, but know that God is with you and that His Love for you is everlasting. Remember the teachings and example that your father set before you and live this life the way he did, with dignity and pride, leaning on Jesus. Carol, we pray that the Lord will comfort you with His peace…surround you with His love…and encourage you with His presence. The LORD is your rock, and your strength; trust Him to take you through the days ahead. He has said in His Word that He will never leave you nor forsake you. You can call upon Him in the time of sorrow and He will answer. Carol and Eric, God loves you and so do we. May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. (2 Thess. 2:16, 17) Be encouraged and trust God.
Prayerfully submitted by the brothers and sisters of Douglas (Tommie) Smith, H.T, Donald, BJ, Joyce, Alverner (Micki), Donald, Mona Lisa, Cynthia and Crystal.
Cynthia Smith
June 18, 2008
From the Smith, Parker, McDonald, and Hayes Families.
Douglas Smith affectionally known as “Tommie” of Anchorage, Alaska formerly of East St. Louis, Illinois expired on June 7, 2008 at 5:30 pm at the Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage, Alaska. He was the third of ten children, and was born in East St. Louis (Golden Gardens), Illinois on December 5, 1942 to the union of Champion W. Smith, Sr. and Sadie A. (Parker) Smith, whom both preceded him in death. A brother Champion Smith, Jr. also preceded him in death.
As a child, Douglas was educated in the East St. Louis public school system. He was a graduate of Lincoln Sr. High School, Class of 1963. As a youth, he was a well-loved grocery bagger at Cofmans Supermarket in East St. Louis. After high school, he served in the US Air Force and received an honorable discharge. He later earned an associate's degree in Sociology from Anchorage Community College. He was a private investigator for the state of Alaska, and later became self-employed and was a successful proprietor of DONE RIGHT Janitorial Services in Anchorage Alaska.
Douglas was joined in holy matrimony on July 16, 1966 to Carol Barlow of Atlanta, GA, which from this union one son was born. He and his wife were featured in the 1970 June issue of Ebony Magazine in an article that reflected on the migration of blacks to the State of Alaska and their successes. At an early age, he confessed a hope in Christ at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of East St. Louis and later joined Christ Community Church of Anchorage Alaska. Douglas was a loving and free-hearted person. He loved family and life, and live it to its fullest.
Douglas leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his wife, Carol Lynette Smith and son, Eric Douglas Smith.
Eight siblings: Henry T. Smith of Pamona, CA, Donald (Eleta) Smith of Chicago, IL, Bennie (Thelma) Smith of Belleville, Illinois, Mona (Bernard) Hayes, of St. Louis, Missouri, Crystal (Darryl) McDonald of Madison, Illinois and Joyce Smith, Alverner Smith and Cynthia Y. Smith all of Belleville, Illinois. He also leaves two aunts: Johnnie M. Parker and Beatrice Parker and one uncle, Thomas Henry Parker, all of Peoria, IL and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial services will be held in Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday, June 21, 2008. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association.
I have fought a good fight,
I have finished the course,
I have kept the faith.
II Timothy 4:7
Acknowledgement
The Smith, Barlow, Parker, Hayes, McDonald, families of the late Douglas Smith take this opportunity to express sincere appreciation and gratitude for the sympathetic generosity extended during our bereavement. Your thoughtfulness and concern have been a great comfort. May God continue to bless each of you.
Tiffany Price
June 18, 2008
To the Smith Family:
Our prayers go out to you in this time of emotional need.
May God undergrid you and carry you through until we all meet our father in heaven.
Take care, and be blessed is my everlasting prayer for you at this time.
WALT FURNACE
June 18, 2008
To Carol and family. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Doug. I remember him as a great Alaskan and role model. May God continue to bless you and your family during this period of your loss.
One consolation is that Doug and Mother Barlow are now together
Former State Legislator, Walt Furnace
Charles Alexander & Family
June 17, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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