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CLEVEN SMITH Obituary

CLEVEN SMITH, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, surrounded by family. He was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Holly Springs, Miss. He moved to Fort Wayne in 1952, and was a member of Providence Baptist Church where he faithfully served as an usher for over 40 years. Cleven retired from General Motors - Defiance, Ohio in 1994 after 30 years and was a member of the UAW and the GM Retirees Club. He loved to ride horses; was an avid hunter, fisherman, card and pool player. Surviving are his children, Felicae Bright, Saraha Rile, Cordell Smith, Frederica Hardy, Beatrice Ward and Elizabeth Dunbar; his siblings, Dessie Honer and I.B. Smith; special granddaughters, Dijannea Hardy and Devonna Hardy; a special niece, Carolyn Williams; a host of other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie L. Smith; son, Felix Grant, Jr.; parents, Frank H. and Georgia (Barksdale) Smith; four sisters; and two brothers. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at Providence Baptist Church, 2317 Holton Ave. Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. www.ellisfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 5, 2017.

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Larry and Cheryl Harrison, Sr.

October 9, 2017

To the Family of Daddy Clev, so sorry to hear about his passing. Our prayers will be with you all as you continue your life without him.

Mary Jones

October 7, 2017

My condolences to you Jeanette and the family on the lost of your father

Minister Tripplett

October 5, 2017

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church of Benton Harbor sends our heartfelt condolences on behalf of our Pastor, Carlton A. Lynch. We are praying for Sis. Bright and the family.

Arbreyse Chapman

October 5, 2017

My sympathy and condolences. May the Lord bless his rest with peace and the families with comfort from their pain of this loss, God bless,.......!!

HENRY & DOROTHY WILSON and FAMILY

October 5, 2017

To The Family of Cle Smith; We were SORRY to hear of Cle's passing, and want you all to know that you are in our Thoughts, and Prayers. Cle, ALWAYS had a ready smile on his face, followed by friendly banter, and He was so full of Love for Katie, their Children, HIS Family, and Friends.....Although the loss of a Loved One is not easy, We pray He, and Katie, are yet again United and filled with joy at Their Reunion.....There just are not too many men, as nice, and outgoing as Cle, and We have memories of the times we would all get together, and have parties, and Just enjoy life.... So with Heavy Hearts we say: "REST ON CLE, YOUR PRESENCE HAS BEEN COMMANDED BY OUR HIGHER AUTHORITY, GOD ALMIGHTY.... HE HAS SAID: YOUR WORK HERE ON EARTH IS WELL DONE, COME THAT YE MAY HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE, NO PAIN, NO SORROWS, JUST JOY, AND PEACE, IN THE LORD'S HEAVENLY GARDEN".....YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT YOU HAVE TRAVELED ONTO A JOURNEY, WE ALL MUST TAKE.....MAY GOD, BLESS THE FAMILY, WITH STRENGTH, AND THE BLESSING OF HOLDING ONTO ALL OF THE MANY, MANY MEMORIES YOU SHARED WITH CLE.....YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS......HENRY,& DOROTHY WILSON and FAMILY

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