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Delon Smith Obituary

SMITH Delon Lamar Smith (Lon), 34, born on October 24, 1973, departed this life on Saturday, April 6, 2008, after a sudden, crippling and confining illness, at the Minerva Park Nursing Facility. He was a graduate of Northland High School, Class of '92. He attended Finley University from 93-94; and was a former employee for the State of Ohio, Dept of Job and Family Service. Preceded in death by his mother Martha L. Smith and grandparents Carrie and Jesse Smith. Delon leaves to mourn his passing, loving brother, Jason Smith; daughter, Dalona Mone't; aunt, Anna (Ernest) Blount; special friend, Eboni Tukes; cousins, Lamar, Michael (Angie) and Darryle (Niki) Prentiss; a host of cousins; Anderson Family; Hayes Family; Mitchell Family; Hartley Family and King Family. Funeral services 10 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2008, in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street, where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the start of service. Interment, Eastlawn Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 10, 2008.

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Traci (Harrington) Woodard

April 29, 2008

WOW. I remember all the laughs you brought to us, in the halls of Northland H.S. I am glad to know you are resting now. See ya when I see ya.

Megan and Lori (Minerva Park)

April 13, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Tara/Sam/Gloria

April 12, 2008

Delon's courage and strength thru his journeywill be remembered an internity He intrusted in our care and we will always remember him. He will be missed by all those that incountered him.

Deborah Swayne (Hampston)

April 12, 2008

Jason, sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Remember that weeping may endure for a night, but joy does cometh in the morning.

Steven Hartley

April 11, 2008

Lon my friend, homeboy, brother, I will miss u when I breathe. There will never be another like u Lonny Duke. Don't worry about J the hood got him. Tell LaVoy and Sneed we love them and miss them to.

Tisha and Toshia

April 11, 2008

Jason and family, you have our deepest sympathy. God know that Lon was suffering and took him so, it would not be any more suffering. Although it's been a long fight, Lon kept fighting until the end. It's going to be a hard road for the family. May Lon rest peacefully in heaven's garden. Surrounded by his guardian angels, you and your family are in our prayers. If you need anything feel free to call.

Dollean Harmon

April 11, 2008

To the family, God bless you during your time of grief. DeLon will be missed.

Taneequa Jeter-Walker

April 10, 2008

Jason,
Words cannot express what you are going through right now. Please try to find comfort in knowing that your mother and brother are reunited and waiting for the day when you all will be together again. My prayers go out to you, his daughter and the rest of the Smith family. I can remember when he and T-Baby (Tiffany) became really good friends and she and I would go out to "The Ranch" as Lon called it, just to "chill" back in the day. I will always remember his SMILE and shy ways....he will truly be missed. Sincerely, your cousin (Earl's niece)

Janet Farmer

April 10, 2008

Jason, you are in my prayers and thougths. God will comfort you at this time , also the other members of your family.
The Farmer Family of 25th ave. Col.Ohio

Lonnie Doo and Jay

Tammy Hill

April 10, 2008

To Jason and Family
We will miss Lon's smiling face and his cool demeanor. Know that he is now resting in a better place now. He is one of God's special angels and will forever be in our hearts.

Carissa Williams

April 10, 2008

It was just yesterday we went to homecoming together our senior year at Northland. You were a true friend to me that year. May god bless the family during this time of loss...

Carrie Benham

April 10, 2008

God be with the Family. Put his Angel around you and hold you up.

Valerie,Bryan,malika Dorsey

April 10, 2008

Jason,Anna and Family, Sorry about your loss. Lon will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.God bless and love you all. If there is anything we can do let us know.

DARLENE CUNNINGHAM

April 10, 2008

DARLENE PRENTISS CUNNINGHAM AND FAMILY WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU

Gwendolyn Fincher

April 10, 2008

To the Smith Family, I'm sad to hear about Lon but after his long illness, he is now in a better place. He was a very loved and happy person, one who will be missed. Love all of you

Edwina Brooks

April 10, 2008

Jason,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your beloved brother Lon. Lon was so lucky to have such a devoted and caring brother. May his soul rest in peace.
Love,
(Scott's mom)

Brenda (Ganmotter) Owens

April 10, 2008

Jason, Ebony and Dalona,God took one of his children home to be with him but not before He left a legacy here for all of us, Dalona, who is the image of her Dad. I know God is with all of you at this time. Don't think of Lon as gone, but just waiting for you in a better place.

Bill and Pam Wilson

April 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.

Pastor Charles Dobbins Jr.

April 10, 2008

To Jason, Delona and the entire Smith Family - May the grace and peace of GOD that surpasses all understanding be with you during this trying time. Lon will surely be missed, but never forgotten. For he has touched the lives of so many with his bright smile and warm personality. For weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. May GOD position His ministering angels all around you during your time of sorrow. Be Encouraged in the Lord.

Tonya R. Polley

April 10, 2008

Ebony, Delona, and Jason

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Lon was a wonderful person who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Malikah Tukes

April 10, 2008

Thank you God for allowing one of Heaven's angels to be a part of our lives. Lon was a beautiful soul and spirit here on earth. We will miss him until we see him im heaven. Love Always

Tracy Smith

April 10, 2008

It seems like yesterday bro that we was sophmores doing our thing on that football field. The Smith connection! You were one of the good ones man! You could do no wrong in my eyes. May God bless your family and keep them strong. Till we meet again........

Audrey Cobb

April 10, 2008

To Jason:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother and closest friend. May God give you peace is the days and weeks to come. May He comfort you in your loss.
With Love,

Emanuel and Dorothy Tanner and Family

April 10, 2008

To Anna, Jason and Family,
We are sorry to have heard about the loss of Lon. He was a beautiful person. We loved him like part of our family, which he was. You'll are in our heart and prayers. May God be with you during this time of sorrow. He will give you'll the strength to go through this. Lon will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.God bless and love you'll

Gail Cobb

April 10, 2008

Jason, you know Lon is in my heart. I know it is rough right now, but we both can remember a lot of great things about Lon. Remember the time I kissed him and he was looking at you for approval. lol I will always remember the name he gave me, for life. No one ever smiled the way he did. Last June when i visited him it truely touched me to see him smile at me. I will always remember that. That and many more memories are what I hold on to. Im glad the painful journey is over, and Lonni-doo
can finally rest painfree and in peace. May you rest in that comfort.
I LOVE YOU MUCH!
XOXOXO
Gail

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