Stephen James Smelley

My heart is filled with sadness at the passing of Stephen and his family is in my prayers in this time of sorrow. My mother Dorothy Jean Walker Jenkins was Stephen's father's Jimmy's first cousin and growing up Jimmy was always in my life as a mentor and wonderful presence. I didn't have the privilege of knowing Stephen and his brothers like his father new myself nd my brother Bill. My brother Billy ( who also passed away on September 9th in 2009) was more connected to Stephen, Mark and Russell then I was and I was always envious of him for that connection he kept with them. Billy always talked about how awesome all of them were. Even though I wasn't around Stephen and his brothers like Billy was I was always kept up on what was going on by my brother. Billy also loved all of you with all his heart. As I have too. I will remember Stephen as a kind and happy soul . And I feel blessed that I have been and always will b a part of this wonderful family. I will miss him but I will not forget him.