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2016
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Matthew Smith Obituary
Mar. 25, 1985 - Oct. 3, 2016
Matthew Smith, 31, of Tampa, FL, died Oct. 3, 2016. Visitation will be held 6:00pm-9:00pm Fri., Oct. 14, 2016 at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be held 12:00pm Sat., Oct. 15, 2016 at SHOP Ministries in Palmetto, FL. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
Matthew leaves to cherish his memories, son, Jaiden Smith of Indiana; father, Stanley Roden of Sarasota, FL; sisters, Erica Roden of Bradenton, FL and Aunya Jones of Sarasota, FL; brothers, Stanley Roden of Bradenton, FL, Stanley Roden Jr., Sherrod Roden, and Sheldon Roden all of Sarasota, FL; grandparents, James and Mae Roden of Sarasota, FL; companion, Summer Lloyd of Tampa, FL.
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Lacie Lee
January 11, 2017
Matt u will forever be missed... u was an amazing, always there, true friend. U will forever live on Matthew!!! U GOT UR WINGS NOW HOMIE,
FLY HIGH!!!!
Pricella Washington
October 14, 2016
Matt S.I.P.You will be missed The Washington Family
Pricella Washington
October 14, 2016
R.I.P you will be missed.From the Washington Family
Leslie Smith
October 13, 2016
Missing you love dennis &leslie smith Rip Cuz
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