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Jesse Smalley Obituary

Published by TBO.com on Aug. 29, 2010.

SMALLEY, Jesse H. Sr., of Valrico, Fla., died Tuesday, August 24, 2010.

A native of Tampa, he was the pastor of Emmanuel Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Seffner, Fla., and First Community Church of God in Christ of Palmetto, Fla. He was the Superintendent of the E-7 District in the Jurisdiction of Southwestern Florida. Superintendent Smalley served as the second Vice President of the International Evangelistic Department of the Churches of God in Christ, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Smalley; son, Jesse H. II; daughter, Danielle; mother, Laura Smalley; seven siblings; other relatives and his church families and friends.

Services will take place 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 2, at First Community Church of God in Christ, in Palmetto, 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 3, at Emmanuel Cathedral Church of God in Christ, in Seffner, and the jurisdictional service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 4, at Emmanuel Cathedral Church of God in Christ, with Bishop Matthew Williams, Jurisdictional Prelate, officiating. Entombment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Public viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 4, at Emmanuel Cathedral Church of God in Christ. Ray Williams Funeral Home

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September 7, 2010

Felecia Anderson posted to the memorial.

September 6, 2010

Pastor Daryl Flintroy City of Joy Church of God In Christ posted to the memorial.

September 4, 2010

Smith Memorial Church Family posted to the memorial.

13 Entries

Felecia Anderson

September 7, 2010

To my Family and friends, I will truly miss Elder Smalley, He work with me under the tent many years ago. My love to you all Sister Felecia Anderson

Pastor Daryl Flintroy City of Joy Church of God In Christ

September 6, 2010

Evangelist Smalley, Elder Smalley, and Sis. Dee Dee,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Your husband and father left a tremendous mark on my life and ministry. The scriptures says that we have not many fathers but many teachers. I consider Supt Smalley to be one of the few men I can accredit to being teacher and mentor to me. My wife and I as well as the entire City of Joy COGIC family will miss him and we promise to stand with you and be here for you as Supt Smalley was there for us.

Smith Memorial Church Family

September 4, 2010

To Sister Smalley and the Smalley Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. May God grant solace and peace during the days ahead.

Smith Memorial Church of God in Christ
16 Stratford Place, Newark, NJ 07108
Dr. C. H. Evans, Pastor

ROBERTS

September 4, 2010

DIVINE RELATIONSHIP MINISTRY
REISTERSTOWN, MARYLAND 21136
and The ROBERTS Family

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND SYMPATHY
FOR Superintendent JESSIE SMILEY

September 2, 2010

As a deer longs for you, O God, My soul thirst for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God?... Why are, you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God...Psalm 42:1,2,5

WHEREAS our immutable Lord God saw fit to call Supt. Jesse Smalley, a beloved leader, husband, father, friend and loved one from this life to his eternal life, we acknowledge the sovereign wisdom of God in setting limits to our lives on Earth and for setting before us, through Jesus, our crucified and risen SAVIOR A limitless life, we humbly submit to His perfect sovereign will.

WE RESOLVE THEREFORE, as part of your family in Christ, to weep with you in your weeping in the loss of our beloved Supt. Jesse Smalley but we weep and sorrow not as those who have no hope, because we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so our loved ones who sleep in Jesus will God bring back with Him.

WHEREAS, we recognize that grieving is a human process, and we give you the space that is needed to enter into the rest and peace of God, knowing that you are not alone the Lord will never leave you or forsake you..

WE THEREFORE RESOLVE with God given wisdom through the Holy Spirit, we your family and friends resolve that we will have discernment, sympathy, and understanding that we may help bear, endure, comfort, counsel, defend, strengthen, stand by and carry your burden of loss, to the Lord in this time of grief and sorrow.

WE FURTHER RESOLVE THEREFORE to draw fearlessly, confidently, and boldly to the throne of grace to intercede in prayer continually, effectually and fervently for the entire family, with our high priest, who is able to understand, sympathize and have fellow feelings with us, as He comes to heal the brokenhearted, to give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the spirit of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that He might be glorified.

We humbly resolve to love you with the love of Christ until our love overshadows your pain, to love you with agape love as of our Lord the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary. His understanding no one can fathom. His love gives strength to your weary soul, and increases your power when you feel weak. He will renew your strength like eagles

With Heartfelt Love and Prayers, Yours in Christ,

Deacon Elijah Roberts and Elder Delnora Roberts, Divine Relationship Ministry and
The ROBERTS FAMILY

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Frank and Sandra Jenkins

August 31, 2010

To Mother Sharon Smalley,Danielle,And my boy Lil Jessie,and both church families and the southwest jurisdiction,national and everyone that loved Supt Smalley we are suffering a great lost.But he's not lost he's been found God has really picked out of a Garden.DANCE ON SUPT SMALLEY,WE LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVE YOU BEST. WITH MUCH LOVE.

Bishop Gerald Glenn

August 31, 2010

My dear Sister Smalley: We just met you and your husband during our time together in Convocation 2010 with Bishop Ben Collins and the Southeast Georgia Jurisdiction. It was an instant kinship resulting in my inviting Supt. Smalley to come and preach for us in Richmond, an invite he did not have the chance to fulfill. When I heard of his sudden passing I was devastated. I can only think that God must have wanted to see him face to face pretty urgently to call him home so suddenly. My life and the New Deliverance Church was deeply impacted by my meeting this great soul and we shall miss him greatly. We are here for you in the days to come.

Bonnye Crews

August 31, 2010

To Sharon, Jesse II, Danielle, and the Entire Smalley Family:
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of your precious loved one, Supt. Jesse Smalley. May God's comfort rest upon you, and His peace abide in you, in this time of sorrow.

August 30, 2010

Our deepest sympathy and condolences we extend to Lady Smalley, the Smalley children, family and church congregation. On behalf of Bishop Richard & Lady Gloria White and the entire Gospel Temple COGIC family, we pray God's peace and comfort upon you.

- Officers & Trustee Board,
Gospel Temple COGIC, Atlanta GA

Ron & Gwen Mitchell

August 30, 2010

Absence from the body is presence with the Lord...Be encouraged family at this time in your lives. Jesus wept...so cry if you must but lean not to your own understanding God has welcomed Supt. Smalley home an appointment that was set long ago and couldn't be rescheduled. Praying God's strength upon you.

August 30, 2010

"Although it;s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow"
I pray that God will comfort you and surround you with eternal love. There's little that I can say, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Pastor Smalley will be greatly missed. I love you all and may God bless you.
Marilynn Lindsey and Family

Essie Jones

August 30, 2010

During this difficult and sorrowful time, please know that your family here in Miccosukee, Fl. send our love and prayers to the Smalley Family (Sharon, Jessie II, and Danielle). Please know that we are here for you in your time of need. God will bring light to this dark moment in your life. May God Bless and keep you. From the Jones Family (Essie, Loretta, Cleveland, Roosevelt, Clifford, William and B.J.)

August 29, 2010

To Mother Sharon Smalley, Elder Jesse Smalley jr. and Danielle we grieve with you during your time of sorrow. Supt. J.H. Smalley will greatly be missed.
Mr.and Mrs. Dale Baity

Ronnie Jr.

August 29, 2010

In your time or mourning remember the bible tells us that weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Supt Smalley has gone to get his reward for his labor. Stay encouraged and know that death is never the end, but a transition to eternal life and if you continue to live the life Supt Smalley preached about and lived; you will see him again..

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