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Bernard Smith Obituary

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Published by El Paso Times on Jan. 15, 2015.

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Alison Brown

January 30, 2015

I only knew Mr. Smith for a short time. Oct 2014 to present. We would see each other at the VA Oncology Clinic every week. He was a kind and very nice man.I have been asking for him for the last month. I am really sad to hear of his passing. May God be with his sister in Gloucester, he really loved her a lot!

Nancy Petridge

January 19, 2015

Prayers to the Smith family, he will be missed in the neighborhood.

Amber Patton

January 19, 2015

Papa you are going to missed very much. Im glad i got to see you and spend time with you before you passed. My boys love you dearly. Chris will miss your talks and miss your jokes. You are now in a better place! I love you! Your Granddaughter Nikki

Terry and Joe Amabile

January 19, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the Smith and Cooter family. Butch was very happy and blessed man to have such a wonderful and caring family. As part of his APA family, we will cherish the great times we had with Butch playing pool at Breakaway and listening to all his funny jokes. I especially will miss the way he would greet you with a warm smile and a big hug! Butch never missed an opportunity to give all the APA ladies a big hug! RIP BUTCH!!!

Prayer For The Family:

God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.

Traci Cole-Cotich

January 19, 2015

Please accept my deepest condolences.

Dicky Dawes

January 18, 2015

Tracy and Frankie,I'm sorry to hear that Butch has passed, he was such a Joy to be around. Butch always would bring a smile or laugh into your life.

Joyce Aytch-Ashley

January 18, 2015

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Smith Family. I am Mr. Smith personal banker at SunTrust Bank Willow oaks and will truly miss seeing Mr. Smith's wonderful smile and positive attitude. He has been such a fine customer and the family have had such a jewel. Remember others share in your lost but heaven has gained another soldier.

January 18, 2015

Rip Butch. Thank you for your friendship, you will be missed your family are in my prayers. Kay, I am thinking about you, If I can do anything let me know. love you.

Adrian Jr. & Sallie Brandt

January 17, 2015

I have many fond memories of us growing up together. Rest in peace, Butch.

Milton & Kay Birdsong

January 17, 2015

We will miss you, our good friend.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.Butch,we go back a long way and your absence will be greatly noticed.

Carl &Shelia Butner

January 17, 2015

Butch you were a good friend and fellow pool player. While we miss you and Have sorrow in our hearts ,We smile knowing your pain is gone and you have moved on to play on God`s Team. Play well my friend!!

Frances Buffkin

January 16, 2015

Tracy, Frankie and Family. I am sorry to hear about your lost. I will keep you all in my thoughts and pra,yers.

Dawn Genovese

January 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss, I started working at VOA Laboratory in Hampton in May 2014 and even know I only new Mr. Smith for a short time , he always was sweet , happy and always positive. He would light up my day ever time I saw him . He will be greatly missed .

January 16, 2015

Butch I am so sorry you have lost your fight with cancer. I know it was a long hard fight, but you give it all you had. I know our children will miss you I will miss you to. We haven't been divorced for 34 years but we were still friends. I pray that you are setting on the right hand side of God. I know you are not in anymore pain and I am thankful for that. You will be dearly missed RIP

January 16, 2015

Tracy and Frankie, I am so sorry for your loss. Butch was a wonderful friend for many years. I will miss him greatly! You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donald & Carolyn Green

January 16, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Butch was a wonderful person. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Deborah Bradley

January 16, 2015

I will keep your family in my prayers. Butch was a wonderful friend I will miss him dearly

Doris Schuster

January 16, 2015

I was so sad to hear Butch had passed away. I had not seen him in many years,we went to the same school and lived near each other as children,he had such a great sense of humor. My love thoughts and prayers go out to all his family

Melissa Hicks

January 16, 2015

Prayers and blessings for the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming days.

Billy Hicks and Family

tracy

January 16, 2015

daddy i know you are at peace i am so glad i was with you every day and night your last few days you fought a hard fight i miss you so much already the phone calls we have together and time at smittys eating barbecue love you dad with all my heart you r truly my angel in heaven always your daughter tracy

John & Dolores Barnes

January 16, 2015

John & I were so sorry to hear of Butch passing, he fought a great battle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Butch was such a friendly and funny man, a friend for life. He will be missed.

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