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Joseph Smith Obituary

SMITH Joseph W. Smith, 86, passed away on February 1, 2012 at Isabelle Ridgeway Care Center. Retired from Labor Union 423. A member of Love Zion Baptist Church. Predeceased by father Harry Smith and mother Polly G. Pruitt, wife Claudine Smith, step-son Steven Butler, granddaughter Lisa Butler. Survived by step-daughters, Sandra "Sandie" Butler, Sharon Hawkins; sister, Madeline E. Graham; two great-grandsons, Brandon and Kevin; aunts, Ruth Mason, Arthurine Lowe; nephew, Larry R. (Delonda) Morton; great-nephews, LaRon, Randall (Jelani), Larry Jr. (Tavoria), Brian Morton; special cousins, Yvonne (John) Henderson, Sandy (Jerry) Brown; special friends, Mary O'Cain, Flora Ann Leftwitch, Byrd Pillaman, The Garrison Family, John and Hester Stone. Celebration of Life Service 7 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2012 at GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 867 S. James Rd. Rev. Dr. Wesley E. Greenfield, Jr. officiating. Family will receive friends at 6 p.m. until time of service. To sign the guestbook, visit www.garymemorialchapel.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 2 to Feb. 4, 2012.

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Barbara Johnson

February 7, 2012

Sister Madeline
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rosan Cowart

February 7, 2012

Sister Madeline Graham and Family
Sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by your faith, your memories and God's love.

Ben Polk

February 5, 2012

To Joe's family. My deepest condolence.
May the hurt subside and go away. Remember the good times. Can't count the
many conversations I had with my big brother. Can't tell how much I learned from him. Will never forget him. May he
have a soft landing in the warm loving
embrace of god. He was my dude.

February 5, 2012

sharon and family, sorry for your loss you are in my thoughs and prayers. love "PEACH"

Lydia Valentine

February 5, 2012

A Sunset on Earth, is A Sunrise in Heaven. I am Pauline Jennings youngest daughter Lydia, and before my Mom passed in 2005, one of her last request was to see Mr Joe Smith. I called Joe and he came to the hospital right away and him & my Mom enjoyed a wonderful visit together holding hands and then she passed away two days later. He really made her day and mine too because i had heard about Mr Smith all my life. I thank him so much for being there for us when we needed some cheer. His daily phone calls and get well wishes will always be appreciated by the family of Pauline & Big Hut Jennings. sincerely Rest Well Mr Smith

February 3, 2012

Pops,
You were truly a great Dad and I will forever remember all the good times that we had. I love you and we will see each other again.

All my love always,
Your baby girl, Sharon

Tracee Barnes

February 3, 2012

To the Family of Joseph Smith affectionately known as (PaPa) there is no sarrow God can not heal and he is faithful in all situations. Know that he is with you in your time of sadness and tears, joy will come in the morning.

Love,
Tracee Barnes

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