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Lasarus Marvin Smith, 64, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Memorial service will be 1:00 P.M. SUNDAY, August 3, 2025 at Strong & Jones Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Richardson Cemetery at a later date.
He is survived by his loving parents, Lerinzo and Frances Smith; son, Marcus Smith; three sisters, Sharon Arnett, Valery (Robert) Meeks and Mariena Smith; brother, Lomax (Glynis) Smith; five aunts, Annie Mae Gavin, Gloria T. (James~deceased) Woody, Jenita T. (Fred) Dukes, Bobbie T. (Charles) Waldon and Johnnie Mae Armstead; uncle, Joe Tucker; two nieces who were like his sisters, Nichole (Travis) Robinson and Kimberly (Donte) Davis; god sister, Kristell Robinson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones.
His sense of humor and joyful spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. His memories will be cherished until we meet again.
On behalf of the staff and management of Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc., we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Lasarus Marvin Smith.
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