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Gregory Smith Obituary
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SMITH, Gregory GREGORY SMITH Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Gregory Smith, Friday, August 13, 2010; 11:30AM at West Hunter Street Baptist Church, 1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW Atlanta (404)758-5564. Rev. Dr. Toussaint K. Hill, Jr., pastor and Rev. Harold Turner, officiating. Remains in state 10:30 am. Interment, Saturday, August 14, 2010, Elmwood Cemetery (Birmingham, Alabama) Friends assemble 11:00am at the church. He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife of twenty years, Donna Howard Smith; daughter, Janishia Smith; son, Gregory Smith, II; mother, Lena Asberry Smith; brother, Reginald A. Smith; sister, Jolinda Banks; uncles, Larry and Robert Asberry Jr.; aunt, Brenda Asberry; mother and father-in-law, Jesse (Mamie) Howard and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Willie A. Watkins Historical West End Chapel 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW (404)758-1731
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Donna Smith
August 14, 2011
One year ago today we laid Greg to rest saying see you later and not good-bye. He is very much alive in our hearts and minds as we reflect on the great memories that we made. We still have no answers as to what happened that night but are hopeful that we will get them. Thank you all for being there for our family through this first year. Please continue to pray for us as we go through the days, weeks and years ahead. With sincere gratitude Donna Smith and family.
July 17, 2011
To Donna Smith and Family:
I am continuing to remember you in my prayers.One day all that is unknown will be made know. My specific prayer is that God will reveal the answer soon. In the meantime, we look forward to being reunited.
Sincerely,
The Reverend Edith Shokes
Atlanta, Georgia
Donna Smith
June 30, 2011
On behalf of my family I would like to thank each of you for your heartfelt condolences posted here. I happened to have stumbled across this while doing some cold case research. It has been 10 months and we still do not have any answers as to what happened however, we do have a new detective on the case. I pray for answers and I'm very hopeful that we will get new information very soon. Again, thank-you for all of your prayers and these post mean so very much to me. I will love you always. Donna Smith
Valerie Hester
February 5, 2011
Donna
I am so so sorry to hear about Greg's Passing..I remember how we were always together in the early 90's..we got Married on the same day and our baby's born a week apart..I just looked at some old pictures..You and the kids are in my Prayers and remember God will always heal ALL in time.
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Ruth Henley
August 22, 2010
I was deeply saddened to hear about Greg’s sudden death. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 20, 2010
I send out prayers to the family of Gregory. I have not seen him since college but known him as a good person. I know he will be missed but pray that his memory will not be forgotten.
God Bless Charles Williams and family ATL, GA
August 17, 2010
To Lena Smith and Family:
Dearest Lena,
It has been some days since Greg's departure; days that have gone by and have left you with the "why" question. As you and your family search for answers, do know that you are in my prayers. As long as you live, Gregory will never die and as long as God is... we can live in the hope of the promise of "reunion" and oh what a time that will be. Continue to "believe" when your heart becomes troubled and know that I and God, care.
Sincerely yours,
The Reverend Edith Shokes
Atlanta, Georgia
Doris Smith
August 15, 2010
To Lena and Family,
Regret I was out-of-town and unable to be with you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Know that you are covered with love. May the Lord give you peace during this very difficult time.
Birnell Hatcher
August 14, 2010
Lena and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss, a parent should not bury her child. My prayers are with you and your family.
Patty Crowley
August 14, 2010
Our prayers go out to the Smith and Asberry family.
Mary Kimbro
August 13, 2010
To Lena and fAMILY:
Lena I was deeply saddened when I learned about Greg.
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your son..Please know that I am praying for you and your family not only for now but the days to come.
Wishing you peace and healing one day at a time.
With Sympathy
Mary Kimbro
DORETHEA WILSON
August 13, 2010
YOU DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO SAY GOOD BUY BECAUSE HIS WINGS FROM HEAVE HAD STOPED BY HE'S LOOKING SAYING PLASE DON'T CRY BECAUSE I AM WITH THE LORD UP HIGH.I LOVE YOU ALL AND EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT. D.DUMAS .WILSON
MELIDA WALTON
August 13, 2010
DONNA AND THE SMITH FAMILY IAM AT A LOST FOR WORDS RIGHT NOW BUT JUST HOLD TO GOD UCHAGEING HAND
Leo Willingham
August 13, 2010
Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Smith family. I will miss my good friend tremendously. Proud to have been a part of his life - and vice versa.
August 12, 2010
From Kim Player and family: My heart is filled with sorrow to know that someone so kind could loose someone so close. We hope that from this day forward every thoght and prayer reaches you with love and sincere gratitude, to fill your heart with joy!
August 12, 2010
Dear Smith Family:
Please know my prayers and thougts are with you at this time. I celebrate the life and legacy of Gregory and share in the loss you feel at his departure. I pray that God's words will bring you comfort, remind you of a precious reunion and keep you in perfect peace now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely yours,
The Reverend Edith Shokes
Atlanta, Georgia
Vanessa Waldon
August 12, 2010
On behalf of my Mother Mary Alice and myself, our sincere condolences and prayers go out to you and the entire Smith family.
Mary Alice Taylor and Vanessa Waldon
Ray Wynne
August 12, 2010
To Remember is to Love.
Thinking about you, caring about you, wishing you every loving memory possible to help you now and in the days to come...With Sympathy...
Bob and Anita Cook
August 12, 2010
Dear Lena and family,
God is always near and He will give you all the strength, comfort and love that you need during this time of bereavement.
We're praying for you.
domineck
August 12, 2010
To The Smith Family,
You will always be in our prayers
Iverria Henderson
August 12, 2010
To the Smith Family,
May knowing that others share in your sorrow help lighten the burden that is yours.
With heartfelt Sympathy,
Calvin Fann
August 12, 2010
To the Smith Family, Greg and I were friends in 6th and 7th grade at Hubert Elementary, and we were taught by his mother, Lena Smith. My prayers and the pryers of my congregation go out to your family in this tough time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Pastor Calvin Fann and Destiny Development Christian Center, Decatur, Ga.
Anne Jackson
August 12, 2010
To the Smith Family,
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this time. May God's love comfort and sustain you.
With heartfelt sympathy.
Anne Jackson, Atlanta, Georgia
Wanda Walker
August 12, 2010
To Jolinda and Family,
May the love and peace of God comfort you at this time. Just know that Gregory is resting in the Lord. With my deepest sympathy. Wanda Walker
Carrie Smith-Williams
August 12, 2010
To Donna and Lena and the family
you all are in my prayers
Virginia Brown
August 12, 2010
To Lena and family:
Those we hold most dear never leave us ... they live on in our hearts. May the peace and love of God abide with you and your family. With sincere sympathy. Virginia A. Brown (Riverdale, GA)
LaVonia Robinson (MSG RET)
August 12, 2010
To Donna and Family,
May the memories of your loved one bring you peace and comfort. You are all in my prayers.
Shirley McGee Fannings
August 12, 2010
To Lena and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. May your pleasant memories of the good times sustain you during this most difficult time. Please know that your friends are here for you.
The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc.
August 12, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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