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James Smallwood Obituary
Mesa - James "Vic" Victor Smallwood passed away February 27, 2019 in Mesa, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 10, 1941, in La Grange, Georgia to Edgar and Elizabeth Smallwood.
Vic served in the US Navy for 25 years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal expert and retired as a LCDR. He heroically served several tours in Vietnam. After retiring from the Navy, he worked at Unidynamics and Pacific Scientific.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a loving father and grandfather he was dedicated to his family, church and community and was known and loved by many.
He is survived by his wife Virginia, 13 children, 55 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife Aldean, his parents, one sister and four brothers.
A funeral service will be held from 10 to 11:30 AM on March 11, 2019 at the LDS Church, 7752 E McDowell Rd, in Mesa.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shirley Skinner
March 11, 2019
VirginiaI am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I am sending hugs and prayers to you during this sad time for you and your family. May your happy memories bring you comfort. Kathy Hilsenteger Your cello colleague
Brandon Ogden
March 11, 2019
Our family loved James! He and Virginia were the kindest primary teachers to our son Corbin. James was always kind to everyone, had a great laugh, smiled a lot and was a man of great faith. You always learned a lot by just listening to him pray.
Brandon & Jenny Ogden
March 11, 2019
Our family loved James! He and Virginia were the kindest primary teachers to our son Corbin. James was always kind to everyone, had a great laugh, smiled a lot and was a man of great faith. You always learned a lot by just listening to him pray.
Brandon & Jenny Ogden
Meghan Miner
March 10, 2019
I always enjoyed seeing Brother and Sister Smallwood serving in the Gilbert temple together. They were always quick to offer a friendly hello and share a kind smile. Brother Smallwood will be missed!
Love,
Brad and Meghan Miner
Duane Richardson
March 9, 2019
God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, so He closed your weary eye lids and whispered, Peace be Thine. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home! Our earthly loss is Heaven's gain. Vic, you truly were a beloved Disciple of Christ...May you rest in eternal peace. In Christ, Duane Richardson
Linda Kempton
March 8, 2019
Dear Vic, We love you still and forever. Linda, Ran. Nate Mile and Kris Kempton
March 6, 2019
My condolences for your loss. Wishing your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. May God continue to comfort you and your family. ( Psalms 9:9,10)
March 6, 2019
Very sorry for the loss of your loved one May God the hearer of prayers comfort you during this difficult time and give you strength. 2 cor. 1:4
March 6, 2019
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)
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