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Thomas M. Curry
December 19, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tony
June 30, 2023
To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game of football Chris Smith, gone to soon. Chris Smith was a defensive end who played for NFL teams including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Chris Smith. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Chris Smith. May the love and the special memories you shared with him as a devoted husband, loving father, dear son, and friend show just how much our lives were touched by him. He had a tremendous career and accomplishment.
Brenda Black Weathers
May 1, 2023
I never had the pleasure of meeting Chris. However he was a very good friend/twin to my son Cordell . To my understanding he was an awesome young man ! My heart go out to his entire family, his friends, former teammates & coworkers. I pray in due time, that God will provide comfort like only He can. In the Meantime.. #DoWhatYouLoveLoveWhatYouDo
Zara
April 30, 2023
My thoughts go out for the family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God help you find peace.
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Rosemary Wood
April 30, 2023
I am so sorry that I was unable to attend the viewing or the funeral to share my condolences in person. My heart goes out to Chris' family for his untimely passing. Lifting prayers for strength and comfort in your time of grief. I have had the privilege to know of him and members of his family in many capacities. Two of my children went to West Rowan High School during Chris' time there and I remember him being a multi-talented individual having witnessed both his athleticism on the football field and basketball court and also his musical talent during band concerts. He was a joy to watch as he approached each activity with a contagious enthusiasm and spark that ignited those around him. Later on, I had the blessing of working alongside his Aunt Anita Allen and brother-in-law Patrick Jones and getting to know his younger cousins at Overton Elementary School. It was an extra-special year for our students when Chris took time as a Jacksonville Jaguar to volunteer his services at Career Day, sharing about his experience of making it to the NFL and inspiring them to do their best on and off the practice field.
Sanders family
April 29, 2023
Our family would like to say we love you and our prayers will continue to be with you all..Remembering when our kids were all the church he was always respectful.
Mrs. Patrice Kirksey
April 29, 2023
My Condolences to the entire Family of Chris Smith. What a Blessing it was to know Chris who had such an incredible and friendly smile . Chris often visited my home on the Holidays when he was a teammate and played Football with my son both in Cleveland and in Houston . He was such a delight to be around my family during those times. I will cherish his memories and the time he spent with my family. May God Comfort be with the entire Family Today and the days to come. You all are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Patrice Kirksey
Zallis Jon a ellis Johonna
April 29, 2023
Zallis Jon a ellis Johonna
April 29, 2023
Zallis Jon a ellis Johonna
April 29, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Phil & Teressa Knox and family
April 28, 2023
To the Smith family Chris will truly be missed. We´ve known Chris since he was a child. Our condolences and prayers are with y´all. Love y´all
Lana Sterling
April 28, 2023
Praying for you William and your family!
Thomas M. Curry
April 28, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Vernetta Hosch and family
April 28, 2023
Sending prayers and Condolences to the Smith family
Linda Henderson Rippy
April 28, 2023
William and Family please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved son.
Martinez
April 26, 2023
Gone too soon. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult period they are going through.
Jesse
April 20, 2023
My Condolences.
RB
April 20, 2023
A talented player that had such a promising career ahead of him, such a painful loss. My heart goes to the Smith family and friends, your pain is shared by many. May God dry your tears and heal your hearts as you endure your time of loss.
Kim Wishon
April 19, 2023
I am so sad and sorry to hear about the passing of Chris. I knew him in his younger years as a basketball player on our sons´ AAU team and he was such a nice boy from a great family. Special thoughts and prayers for his parents and sister as they go through this sad time.
Hal Wishon
April 19, 2023
I coached Chris in AAU basketball as a middle schooler and my sons were his teammates. He was a very kind and considerate young man who had an infectious smile. I last saw Chris when he was in high school but he still had the same big smile. My sons ran into him several times during their college athletic careers and remarked "the same old Chris!". My condolences to his family for the loss of a truly good man.
Rest in the arms of the Lord, Chris.
Hal Wishon
RR
April 19, 2023
So very saddened to hear of the passing of Chris Smith. He was such an incredible player, so talented. Prayers for the Smith family, may God be with you all as you go through this very hard time, so very sorry for your loss.
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