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John Smith

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John Smith obituary, 1947-2019, Dayton, OH

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1947

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2019

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John Smith Obituary

SMITH, John Edward of Dayton departed this life Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He was born May 19, 1947 in Sylacauga, AL to the late Theodore Marbury and Vera Smith. A graduate of Roosevelt H.S. and Central State Univ. John was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from the U.S. Postal Services after many years of service. Preceded in death by sister, Delores Smith, and (5) brothers, Tony and Eddie Smith, Theodore II, Fred and Brian Marbury. John is survived by (3) sons, Jermaine, Demetrius and Antoine Smith; (4) sisters, Brigitte Marbury, Judy Pope, Mary (Carson) Taylor and Neva Moon; brother, James Kidd; special niece, Terra "Peaches" Phifer and the Bratchette family; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services 12:30 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2019 at Abundant Life MBC, 5025 W. Third St. Interment: Dayton National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 25, 2019.

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Jacquela

January 12, 2020

I am sorry for his family's loss. Edward was a very memorable person that I know we all will missed. I've known him in the early 1970s and I am sorry that he has transitioned into the spiritual life, for me, but I am happy for him. God be with you Edward and those you left behind.

Jacquela

January 11, 2020

I am sorry for his family's loss. Edward was a very memorable person that I know we all will missed. I've known him in the early 1970s and I am sorry that he has transitioned into the spiritual life, for me, but I am happy for him. God be with you Edward and those you left behind.

Jo Ann Lovelace Hill

December 26, 2019

I worked with John at the Montgomery County Welfare Department. I am so sorry for your loss.

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26

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory - Trotwood (Dayton)

4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416

Dec

27

Funeral service

12:30 p.m.

Abundant Life MBC

5025 W. Third St, OH

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Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory - Trotwood (Dayton)

4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416

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