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Michael Smith Obituary


Family-Placed Death Notice

SMITH, Michael MICHAEL W. SMITH Celebration of life for Mr. Michael W. Smith, of Acworth, age 60, a retired postal worker in the Marietta area for over 36 years, retired in October 2009, will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 6PM from Hanley-Shelton Chapel. He is survived by a loving and caring wife, Mrs. Lena B. Smith; daughter, Chelsea Smith; stepdaughter, Zena Bennett; 2 step-sons, John Evans Jr., and Khalil Wilson; 3 sisters: Mrs. Janice Lipscomb (Wallace), Mrs. Willa Jenna Love (Eddie), Mrs. Donna Williams (Jerry); a caring mother-in-law, Mrs. Beatrice Bennett; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-7PM at 210 Montgomery St., Marietta. Hanley-Shelton Marietta. (770)428-6333.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, 2012.

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Pastor John Woods

February 3, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Kimberly Sims Lee

February 3, 2012

My condolences go to Michael's family. Sorry for your loss

Leda Nelson Dobbs

February 3, 2012

My Prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow.

ANGELA and JOHN ADAMS

February 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John Q. Adams

February 1, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bonita Strickland

February 1, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Michael Smith. May God bless and comfort you and the family in this time of sorrow.

James Miller

January 31, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Smith family. God bless You and Your family.

Craig&Monica Hendricks

January 30, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Renita Brock

January 30, 2012

Our sympathy goes out to the Smith family. May God keep his arms around you.
Ed Brock & Family

January 29, 2012

May God bless and comfort the Smith family at this time.

L Broadnax

January 28, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Y Flagg

January 28, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Michael Smith. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

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