Hosea Smith Obituary
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Word Of Deliverance Ministries for the World, 693 Fresno Road, Cincinnati (45240). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 11:00 am. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy he leaves behind.
We invite you to take a few moments to share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with the Smith family. Please click the "Tribute Wall" icon above and to the right, enter the information, and click "Save Post."
Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the Smith family during this difficult time. Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Hosea Smith Jr., please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
SaNa
January 4, 2026
SaNa
January 4, 2026
Glad I got to spend time with Hosea while I visited Cincinnati. Such a peaceful positive vibration
Jared Cunningham
January 3, 2026
We became friends quickly and family in the long run. That was early 90's when we met and suddenly my life had changed. I had met someone who I knew I would know forever. I will always be saddened but this loss. All my love to Gwen and the family
Kate Dean
December 29, 2025
The world lost a beautiful soul; and Heaven gained one. Devastated to find out about the funeral after the fact. Hosee knew he was loved.
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Kathy (Barr) Chapman
December 27, 2025
Hosea, I´ve been right here what seems like a million times this week..trying to find the words but there are zero words to even describe this loss. You were more than a best friend, you were my brother and will forever be missed but yet I rejoice because I know you are dancing in the fields of grace with Jesus. Rest easy my dearest Hosea. I love you. Mama, sis, and family sending you all the biggest hugs, all the prayers, and all the love.
Jeri Needleman
December 27, 2025
A sweet friend, who will be so missed, And loved by so many. God be with you .
Vicki Bauder
December 27, 2025
This world lost a beautiful soul, who made life like sunshine. You will be missed my friend RIP.
Courtney Shellenbarger
December 27, 2025
I´m still struggling to wrap my mind around the fact that I will never see you again, hear you sing again, hear you laugh again. For more than 30 years, you were my friend, my brother, my heart and my rock. When I thought of home, I thought of you. I know you, JH, Brian, your niece and your Daddy are together again, but it never occurred to me that you would leave this earth and we would be left to figure out how to live without you. I will forever miss you and love you until we see each other again, my friend.
My heart is with Ms. Gwen, Sherrell, and the rest of his family, friends and loved ones. I´m so sorry I can´t be there in person today to celebrate Hosea with so many others who loved him.
All my love,
Courtney Shellenbarger
Lisa Hayes
December 26, 2025
Such a sweet soul. Helped me a great deal while grieving the loss of my husband. A friend to all he knew. RIP sweet friend
JC Liechty
December 26, 2025
Hosea was my oldest friend, he was like a brother to me. I´m sorry beyond words at your loss. I hope you take some comfort in knowing that he left a huge mark in this world, he made friends wherever he went and his energy was infectious. He lit up the room when he was on. I will miss my dear friend. My deepest condolences to your family.
Love,
JC
Gates Richards
December 26, 2025
RIP Hosea "Sweets" Smith!
My earliest performance memories go back to sharing the stage with Hosea in the early 80s. The Stationary Marching Vocal Band. The Funk Brothers. Hosea always had a voice to envy, and his stage presence was brilliant even then! His big heart and bright smile lightened our world while he was here.
Hosea, old friend, you will be missed by so many! Keep shining!
Teresa DuBois
December 26, 2025
Love you cousin.
ST
December 26, 2025
You will be missed. Having you at the office over the years made the workday significantly more enjoyable. I'll miss swapping stories and listening to you serenading us at the top of your lungs when the office was empty!
Shirley Harris
December 26, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Aimee McCarthy
December 26, 2025
I worked with Hosea for a number of years. His absolute joy and light left an everlasting impression on me. When I think of him I think of singing and trying to put out as much positive energy in the world as humanly positive. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Paul Southwick
December 25, 2025
Hosea was kind to everyone he met, and his presence made the world a little better. He was gone far too soon, and I wish I´d had the chance to reconnect. He will be remembered
Erinn
December 25, 2025
In high school, Hosea was always kind, fun and full of positive energy! He brought joy into the classroom. Prayers and peace to you all during this difficult time. Erinn Mangan Cox
Jim wolfe
December 25, 2025
I am so sad to hear about this!! I was hoping to reconnect again !! May he rest in peace !!
Stephanie Marshall
December 24, 2025
Hosea, my brother, my friend. I'm at a loss for words. I'm still in disbelief that you are not longer here with us. I will definitely miss our conversations we had about past and present ventures. Rest easy brother, tell Brian, your dad, and John hi, and dont be up there having my granny make you a pineapple upside-down cake. I know you will party up there in heaven like you did down here on earth. Love you Stephanie
Thelma Graham
December 24, 2025
Rest easy my friend
Goody
December 23, 2025
Hosea... the world is a darker place without your happiness, smile, & love with us physically.
Saddens me that we won't be able to take the camping trip we discussed
Give my love to Brian & John.
Rest In Peace Brother, until we meet again.
Paul Fiorino
December 23, 2025
Rest easy my friend. You will be missed
Keisha Williams
December 23, 2025
Cousin
I´m not sure what to say accept I love you. This is really hard for me to write because I´m trying really hard to understand this, but it´s not meant for me to understand why God called you home. Just know that you were very much loved. I will miss your random off the wall phone calls and texts, but it was your turn to answer Gods call.
Love Always and Forever
Cousin Keisha Williams
Michelle Norman
December 23, 2025
Hosea my BROTHER, so upset we never got to cruise together. I pray your cruising in HEAVEN! And eating your bomb spinach dip. I´m so at a loss for words. Glad I was able to see you @ church on Father´s Day. Love you, Michelle your sister
Julie
December 23, 2025
Hosea was one of the nicest and sweetest people I ever met. Everybody loved him. I will miss him a great deal.
Joyce Kinley
December 23, 2025
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Hosea´s light touched so many lives, and his memory will continue to shine. Gwen, family, and friends, my prayer is that you find strength in the love and support surrounding you.
Joyce Ramsey Kinley
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