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Kevin Smith Obituary

KEVIN L. SMITH, 31, of Bartlett, died Wednesday, March 14, 2007 in Memphis at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis. Mr. Smith was a manager for Cash America Pawn Shoppe. Mr. Smith was a member of New Life Ministries in Millington. He was the son of Willie Smith and Maxine McKinney Smith-Edwards. He is also survived by his wife, Mrs. Vermico L. Smith; three sons, Mr. Verdarrius Smith of Bartlett, Mr. Jeremy Smith of Bartlett and Mr. Isaiah Smith of Bartlett; one sister, Mrs. Latresa Snead of Memphis; one brother, Mr. Marlowe D. Smith of Memphis. Arrangements are being handled by R. S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Home, 374 Vance Avenue, Memphis, TN. The visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, March 23 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at New Life Ministries, 6368 U. S. Highway 51, Millington, TN at Noon Saturday, March 24, Dr. Lenard Rogers officiating. Interment will be in Memphis Memory Gardens in Memphis. R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home 901-526-3264

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Published by The Commercial Appeal from Mar. 17 to Mar. 22, 2007.

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Jennifer Stewart

April 13, 2007

To my friend Kevin. I will never forget meeting you and Marquis at the Toom of Doom that day I found a true friend (even with my long curl). I found a Tiger and a Bluedevil buddy and a very good friend. I will never understand how someone who has spent most of his life in North Memphis take on a South Memphis street name. Just as Trigg has a legacy in South Memphis, you will always have a legacy in the lives that were blessed with your present. To Kevin's family and friends, May God be with you!

Tameka Brown-Artis

March 23, 2007

Kevin was a loving person. He was always fun to be around. I will always remember hanging out with him and our UofM/CBU crew.

K-kind
E-easy going
V-victorious in Jesus
I-intelligent
N-never forgotten

To the Smith family:
Earth has no sorrow that Jesus cannot feel. Earth has no pain that Jesus cannot heal. Trust the Lord with all thine heart, soul, mind, and strength. He will direct your paths. Blessed in the name of Jesus.

Sincerely,
Meekie

Velma McKinney Glenn & Family

March 23, 2007

Our sincere condolences and prayers to the Smith and McKinney families. God's love, mercy, and grace can and will keep each of you at this time and forever. Be strong in the Lord.

KEISHA & ANGELA

March 22, 2007

KEVIN, YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES WE HAD AND BELIEVE ME WE HAVE A LOT!(JERMAINE & ALFREDO) AND TO HIS WIFE, WE NEVER MET BUT WE HEARD A LOT OF WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT YOU BUT REMEMBER GOD IS IN CONTROL AND HE IS ALWAYS WATCHING OVER YOU!

Kahtryn ,Mikole, Bianca ,Kaydence Kirby

March 22, 2007

My heart goes out to you and your family. Keep the faith God will take care of you. Bless you all

La'Chundra Smith

March 22, 2007

I Thank God for giving me the opportunity to know such a fine young man. Kevin and I worked together for several years at Cash America,I was his assistant. We were church members also at New Salem. To the family and the Cash America family my prayers are with you all. I Love You Kevin.

Alfredo ''Video'' Lee

March 21, 2007

I just want to send kind thoughts and prayers to Kevin's family, wife, and children. I enjoyed the time that me and him shared in college and throughout. I will always have you in my heart Trigg and will never forget that little funny dance you use to do. You where the only person I knew that liked Duke basketball more than I did. I Thank you for teaching me about the importance of family and friends.

Mrs. Maggie McKinney

March 21, 2007

May God bless you and keep you. May God shine His face upon you and wrap His arms around you and make His presence known. God will provide!

The McKinney Family

March 21, 2007

May the peace of God that surpass all understanding keep your heart and mind in prefect peace.
Zipporah, Kenyatta, and Jimilica

Patsy McKinney

March 21, 2007

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

Candy Caster

March 21, 2007

I am so thankful that God granted me the chance to know so a young man as Kevin. I remember the days when I would come to work with my head hung low, and you would say something to make smile. To the family, remember there is no pain God can't feel.There is no hurt that He can't heal.

ANITA BOWDERY

March 20, 2007

To the family of Kevin Smith ,

Keep the faith when times get hard
even when you can't see your way
visit God daily & talk to him
in God you can depend
never forget God's promise

Smile & be of good cheer
may God's blessing's be upon you
it's gonna be alright
trust & never doubt
His mercy endures forever

These are words of inspiration for
the family .

from Employees of First Tennesse
Bank at Watkins & Frayser Blvd.

Antonio & Kinya Jones

March 20, 2007

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE SMITH FAMILY. KEVIN YOU WILL BE TRULY MISS.

John & Frances Mckinney Lucas

March 19, 2007

Maxine, we are praying for you and your family during your time of sorrow. John and I were just devasted to hear about Kevin. So try to remember, when your hands are clasped in prayer, our loving Jesus is there and he knows our thoughts without speaking a word and in his love all prayers are heard. God bless and keep you.
Love, John & Frances Mckinney Lucas

REGGIE ADAMS

March 18, 2007

To the Smith family, my prayers go out to you. Although Kevin "TRIGS" and I knew each other when we were both at Hampton, for our first year, he left me with a lot of lifelong, funny memories. He is a good guy, and I was fortunate enough to hang out with him...You will not be forgotten. Peace

Gwen Dotson

March 18, 2007

Kevin this is your other short mama Gwen,I will miss you very much.You will always be in my heart.Love short mama Gwen

Debbie Henderson

March 17, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYES.

Ed Ireland

March 17, 2007

My prayers go out to the family for your loss, Kevin (Triggs) was a cool and funny guy. We didn't hang out much in high school but I won't forget the fun times that 1st year at Hampton. My prayers go out to the family at this sad time, Kevin will be missed but not forgotten.

MAE-MAE POWELL

March 17, 2007

Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. May memories linger forever. Earth hath no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. May you be strengthened in the Lord, continually.

Jasmine Watts

March 17, 2007

Hey Mico! You are a strong black young lady. We all stumble upon trying times and pain. Keep your head up and faith in GOD! I just wanted to let you know that you and the boys are in my prayers. I love you mama...im just a call away! BE BLESSED!!!

Mae-Mae Powell

March 17, 2007

Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. May memories linger forever. Earth hath no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. May you be strengtened in the Lord, continually.

KEN SANDERS

March 17, 2007

TO THE SMITH FAMILY WE ARE SADDENED IN YOUR LOSS YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT,BUT JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING. KEN & KIMLA SANDERS

Rasone and Kendra Jones

March 17, 2007

To the Smith Family, our deepest condolences go out to your families. Trig was a good guy and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this time of bereavement.

Yolanda Rodgers

March 17, 2007

Big Baby, You will be truly missed by all us. We love you, but God loves you more. Those who have Jesus as their Lord and Savior will defintely see you again. Until then, hold it down for us in Heaven! You are blessed to be in the presence of God!

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