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Rakeem Smith Obituary
RAKEEM JAMAL 'ROC'
Mr. Rakeem Jamal 'Roc' Smith, son of Adrienne Bedford Williams and Carl Williams, passed away at age 24 on June 8, 2018.
He is survived by his brothers, Conriavous Bedford, Christopher Williams, and Courtney Bedford.
Friends and family can pay their respects at the wake on Friday, June 15, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Church of the Living God in Christ, 1705 NE 5th Ave, Gainesville. A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Fort Clark Missionary Baptist Church, 9121 W. Newberry Rd, Gainesville. Professional services have been entrusted to J. Hadley Funeral Home, 2030 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL, (904) 368-0210.
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Billy Moody
July 17, 2018
Rakeem you were truly a wonderful classmate and a great friend and Mr. Bertrand couldn't be more proud of you than we have ever been. all of us who are associated with LTS will miss you and we will be thinking of you for many years to come to god be the glory rest in peace buddy
Tanya Williams
June 16, 2018
With deepest sympathy.
Jimmie Jones
June 15, 2018
Rakeem I will remember the times we cooked in the kitchen and had the famous pancakes and I remember the times we spent together I will miss you rest in peace my dear boy. Love from Auntie Patty
Cynthia Barr
June 15, 2018
This is Elder Horace Barr wife from COGBF in Fairbanks. You have my deepest sympathy in missing his body but his spirit is with the Lord, my three children Terry, Angela, little Horace, and my husband Elder Horace Barr.
Martha Wilson Durr
June 14, 2018
To the family of Rakeem, I am deeply saddened by Rakeem's passing. I know him through the SE Boys/Girls club.He made my Day with his smile. I will always remember him and that smile. Evry time now when I ride by that club I think of him and be hoping I can see him somewhere in the area to say hello to him . I will always remember him in my heart. Rest on Rakeem
Ms. Reed
June 14, 2018
Rakeem will be greatly missed by his shands at Uf food and nutrition family, he always had everyone smiling and laughing he made the work day fun, Rakeem rest in peace
April Smith
June 14, 2018
My heart is still heavy, but by faith I go along with my day. I can still here you asking me "anti can I have some cake or anti will you or better yet anti your going to make me my pudding for my birthday." I love you so much Rock and I thank God for the time he allowed you to be in my life. I will see you again rest in peace with Jesus
Katrel Gilmore SE Boys & Girls Club
June 14, 2018
I remember that smile while you were attending the SE Boys & Girls Club. You were always respectful and sweet to everyone. RIP lil Buddy
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