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Heath Lavon Smith Obituary

Smith, Heath Lavon
Heath Lavon Smith, 44, from Peoria, AZ went to heaven on November 27, 2012. He was born in New Haven, CT on April 4, 1968 to Jacqueline Smith of Peoria, AZ and Richard Snowden of New Haven , CT. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years Alishia Smith; sons: Heath Jr., Alexander and Lavon Smith; daughters: Alexis, Ariell and Arianna Smith; sisters: Darra Smith of New Haven, CT, Sheila Lewis and Sheila Bryant both of Charlotte, NC; brother Sterling Snowden of Charlotte, NC and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and a god daughter. Services for the celebration of Heath's life will be held at the Peoria Church of the Nazarene located at 7717 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 29, 2012.

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tina rodriguez-johnson

January 15, 2013

Alwayz..n my<3 u w neva b forgotten..my 1st luv thank u for the life lessonz..my deepest regards 2 ur wife,mother and children...alwayz n my<3 Tina..aka..mookie

Jody Ortiz

December 8, 2012

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

Bob and Beckie Brown

December 4, 2012

So very sorry for your great loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. We do know we will see Heath again one day. Glory be to God.

Margot Raczo

December 1, 2012

REST IN PEACE old friend. My condolences to the family of an old friend. May the good Lord comfort and keep you all in this, your time of sorrow. God Bless.

Brigitte Smith

December 1, 2012

My Thoughts and Prayers goes out to the Smith Family during their time of bereavement. My family will continue to lift you up in prayer.

Julie Welch

December 1, 2012

Jackie, You are in my prayers

November 30, 2012

My prayers go out to Heath Jr. and his dad's family. May you be strengthened during this time of sorrow. I love you always...your cuz Dijon

Sara Tara Dawn Thomas

November 30, 2012

To Jackie and family - all our sympathy and love..We'll never forget those days on Charles Street..i can only imagine the pain you're in..Heath was a special person to all those lucky enough to know him..

Monica James-Brantley

November 30, 2012

Jackie,
My heart goes out to you and the family. I love you and God Bless

November 30, 2012

TO JACKIE AND FAMILY, WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. ROYCE,THERISA & ANTHONY PALMER

Carolyn Lawhorn

November 30, 2012

My heart goes out to my cousin Jackie at this time because she has lost her baby boy who she loved dearly as we all did. May God bless the family at this time. Rest in peace my little cousin Heath and God bless the children

Glen McNeil

November 30, 2012

Sorry for your loss! I will miss you lil' Brother. We go along way back. R.I.P.

November 30, 2012

R.I.P. lil' Brother,I will miss our good times together. God bless you'll & love you'll. Glen McNeil sr.

Cassandra (Sandy) Daniels

November 30, 2012

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

Lamar Mitchell

November 30, 2012

I want to send my thoughts and prayers to the loved ones of Mr Smith. I know that you were a fighter in all aspects and had the support of your wife along the way. You shared many things with me and I value that. Rest in Paradise sir.

Tiffany Parker

November 29, 2012

You have been my best friend and closet confidant for 25 years and I cannot imagine my life without you. I'm a better person because you loved me. Thank you for the years of laughter and support. You will never be replaced in my heart. I miss you already. All my love...

Monique James- Manigault

November 29, 2012

Jackie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! God bless you!

Stephanie Roberts

November 29, 2012

The Smith Family has my condolences.

Stephanie Hunt

November 29, 2012

May all the wonderful memories help your love ones during this difficult time.

shelia nelson

November 29, 2012

MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY JACKIE SMITH, HEATH YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

CAROL KEEL

November 29, 2012

GOD BLESS THE SMITH FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF NEED LOVE YOU ALL THE KEEL FAMILY

richard sterling snowden

November 29, 2012

Big bro I'm gonna miss you. You and your fam is in my prayers ill never forget you its a better place were you going no pain no suffering ill always have are memiories which is all good one you was a good big bro to me wish we couldve seen more of each other RIP n I love n will always miss u

November 29, 2012

My Heart goes out to Jackie Smith and all your grands,Heath your wit and beautiful eyes will never be forgotten.

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