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Lisa DeCuire-Brown
July 8, 2024
Happy Heavenly birthday, cousin Don. May you continue to rest in God's grace.
Cousin, Lisa
Lisa M DeCuire
July 9, 2021
Happy belated birthday blessings to Cousin Don; I remembered your birthday on yesterday, July 8th, just got a chance to send birthday wishes in your memory.
Give a hug to all of our family members who are present with God(with you). Tell my mother and father that we miss them, so very, very much, especially mom, Cynthia Peters DeCuire.
Rest with God,
Cousin Lisa
Camille Mathews
July 10, 2020
Don, you just had a birthday on July 8. and I remember the first time we met Keith Sweat was playing the song I want her at the NCO CLUB LOL... it came on the radio on your B-day and made me think of you. Thank you For always being a good friend and for loving me, Zach and Ebony. We wish you a happy birthday Don. You are never forgotten Love and Miss you always Camille....
Lisa M DeCuire
July 8, 2020
Remembering you today, Don, on your birthday.
Rest in Heaven with your mother, with our grandmother, with my Dad(your god father), and with the rest of the family.
Cousins Lisa, Larry Jr.(and family),
Rest with God, Aunt Cynthia
Camille Mathews
October 21, 2019
Dear Don I really miss my friend Love you Always Camille
Camille Aunjaylah Dymonque Mathews
August 11, 2018
It's amazing to me how every time I start to feel sad a song comes on the radio that reminds me of you. I feel in my heart it's a message from you letting me know you are okay and not to be sad any longer. Your spirit is always near. I miss you my Friend So much!❤ Always! Sending you Peace,Love, and Light!
Congratulations you have a beautiful granddaughter .
Don granddaughter Kori
August 10, 2018
Camille Aunjaylah Dominque Mathews
July 9, 2016
Happy Belated Birthday Don, oh how I miss you my friend. Rest in Power. Love You Forever.
Lisa DeCuire
July 8, 2016
Cousin Don,
Birthday blessings to you, as you continue to rest in peace with God, the Father, and the rest of our beloved relatives who have gone before us.
Cousin Lisa
Lisa DeCuire-Brown
July 14, 2015
Happy belated birthday!!! Cousin,
My mom and I thought about you on your birthday, July 8th, and I was reminded that the guest book, in your honor, is still opened because of your sisters and brother(saw sis. Darlene's entry). I hope that you and your mother, along with all of the other beautiful family members who are no longer with us, are sitting at God's table of peace, love, and grace.
Blessings to you cousin,
Your cousin, Lisa
Darlene Smith-Dix
July 8, 2015
Missing you so much right now and wishing you were here. Love and thinking about you on your Birthday today. Happy Birthday.
July 8, 2014
The light of your smile will always be remembered and will continue to shine.
Aunt Cynthia, Lil Larry, Larry III, Daylan, and Baby Larry
July 8, 2014
Remembering my cousin, Don, on his birthday. So handsome and full-of-life, certainly gone to soon. . .a candle in the wind whose legacy lives on through his beautiful children, grandchildren, mother, siblings, and a host of family members. I can remember seeing you a lot when we both worked at Bally's Casino together.
Peace and love,
Cousin Lisa
Darlene Smith Dix
July 8, 2014
Happy Birthday little brother. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You are truly missed.
Ebony Yarbrough
March 17, 2012
It's important to Love Life and to Love Hard; to a Wonderful Man I will miss always. Thank you Don for being such a great person to me and my brother Zach and a special friend to my Mom Camille. R.I.P. Love You to Life......
2001The Last time I saw your Beautiful Smile in person!
Camille Mathews
March 16, 2012
Zacchaeus Mathews
March 16, 2012
It Hurt Us to hear of your untimely death, You will be missed by us all Don. Love you Man!
You will be Missed, Love Zach Always.......
Zacchaeus Mathews
March 16, 2012
You are in my heart Forever Don, Love Ebony.....
Ebony Yarbough
March 16, 2012
Miss You Don, Yes I'm Still Singing. Love You Forever!
Camille Mathews
March 16, 2012
Camille Mathews
March 15, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.We didn't get to say good-bye Don, Love you forever Camille, Ebony and Zach.
Tyler Smith
July 9, 2010
I didn't get to say goodbye, so I'm lighting this candle as a reminder that you will always be in my heart. Your loving daughter, Tyler
I miss you and wish you could see me now. Love your daughter, Diamond
July 9, 2010
Dad, I love modeling, but I miss you.
Diamond
July 9, 2010
Wishing you were here for my graduation. Your son, Randon
Randon
July 9, 2010
Dad we miss you and wish you were here
Tyler and Randon
July 9, 2010
Miss you Uncle Don
De'Ja Gould
July 8, 2010
Godfather, Wish you were here. I only see pictures of you. Love you.
Michael Dix
July 8, 2010
Darlene Dix
July 8, 2010
My dearest brother, today you have made 48 and you are not here to celebrate with us. I light this candle in memory of you. Happy Birthday, love Darlene
Diamond modeling
Diamond Smith
July 8, 2010
Darlene Dix
July 10, 2009
Happy birthday brother,it is another year.
My baby brother it's a big day I wish you could get presents but your friends forget today and mom's tears have drowned it.
I sing the song without their help
And look you in the eye I wish I could see you smiling and wish I wouldn't cry.
I take a piece of cake, it's too big for one, I wish you were here to enjoy some, but you are in a better place.
I started to get frustrated wishing you were here. I even get so angry and mad that I stand from my tattered seat.
"It's your birthday!" I yell and scream
But your face is smiling back at me saying, "it's ok I'm in a better place"
"Happy birthday my brother,
I know you can see me now I hope you're looking down from heaven
And notice my unhappy frown."
I sing the tune of happy birthday and whisper one more goodbye
It's been almost two years, I wish you didn't go today you're suppose to be alive.
I walk away from the photo I took at your last birthday. I remembered the close call I had last year and it dawned on me that your were there protecting me as a brother would. You are my angel above and you are looking after me. Thank you and happy birthday until we meet again
Darlene Dix
November 3, 2008
To Mom, Dad, Glenn, Velda, Marlo, Destini, Jordan, Diamond and Tyler.
I can't beleive a year has passed already, it seems like only yesterday that Don was with us all. I want you all to know that in my heart I have received a peace that tells me Don is in heaven. His pain and battle of this earth he feels no more, he sits with Jesus our Savior. Oh my, a place we long to be one day.
He is at peace and is watching and praying over all of us all, that we may one day join him with our Savior.
My prayers are still with everyone. Although this has been a rough year, it will get easier with faith. Believe in the most high and one He sent to strengthen us, the Holy Spirit and His only Son who shed His precious blood that one day we all may be together again.
I love, pray and keep you all in my heart daily for I know this is what Don would have wanted. Most of all I know Don watches and prays for us.
Love always,
Darlene
Kimberly Scales
October 4, 2008
We came to know you only a lil' while as neighbors, but we will always remember you as a friend. In rememberance of your homegoing, we see your smile and your liveliness in your family.
Marlo, Destini, Taylor, Jasmine, Jordan and all of your family...our prayers continue to be with you all in hopes that you grow stronger each day and may God embracing love be a constant comfort each day.
The Scales Family
(Arthur, Kimberly & S'Vana)
gail ford
August 6, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Darlene Dix
February 20, 2008
Missing You.
As I look around I still see your face.
I know that in my heart, something is out of place.
The days go by, but the pain never goes away.
Our anguish the price of a crime,
A price too high to pay.
It is unbearable sometimes these unhappy days.
My tear brimmed eyes are still filled with pain.
I still miss you and it does not ease my heavy heart.
A burden still knowing you’re not here with us.
I am grateful for the memories and stories,
And most of all the jokes that we shared.
We never forget in our hearts about those
We really love best. These blessings can
Never be counted, they can only be shared
As the love that exist with families are friends.
Pray for God to give us strength
Until we meet again.
SHANNEL SMITH
January 3, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! I KNOW IF YOU WERE HERE YOU WOULD TELL ME DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES I MADE IN 07' IN 08' SO WITH YOU IN MIND I'M FOCUSED AND GETTING MYSELF STRAIGHT!!!
WE MISS YOU ESPECIALLY GRANDMA J BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US WE ALL WILL BE SAFE!!!
Shannel Smith
December 27, 2007
MERRY XMAS DON!!!! WE MISSING YOU LIKE CRAZY.....
deja gould
December 5, 2007
i miss you uncle don & i love you!!!!!!
Gail Ford
December 2, 2007
Don we miss you so much throughout the holidays they are not the same without you but everyday we see you and we know you see us. God has the world's best angel that we know of. We will always have you in our hearts and our lives.
We love you so much and we miss you so much.
Love Auntie Gail and family
Randon
November 30, 2007
Darlene Dix
November 25, 2007
You are missed so much and are in my thoughts daily. This Thanksgiving just was not the same without you. But I do beleive what Jesus tells us, we will meet together in eternity. Love and miss you.
Shannel Smith
November 22, 2007
HAPPY THANKSGIVING UNCLE DON!!!
WE MISS YA AND LOVE YOU AND EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE NOT HERE IN THE PHYSICAL APART OF YOU ARE IN EACH AND EVERYONE OF OUR HEARTS!!!
glenn smith
November 16, 2007
from kenneth,kenner,glenn,and iris.
r.i.p don smith love u always
we miss you.
Jordan (Christmas 2006)
November 16, 2007
Graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High School
November 16, 2007
Tyler Smith
November 13, 2007
I do not see you often, but I see you every day.
I've taken you along with me as I have grown each day.
We talked about lots of things that fill a life with love and pain,
But our timeless golden time, unspoken, still remains.
You will always be my dad, and I, your darling daughter.
The days may turn like waterwheels, but that will never change.
The thought of you will make me glad no matter where I wander.
You are in a place that cannot feel uncanny, dark, or strange. Your in heaven dad and I will see you again.
I miss you and love you.
November 13, 2007
To Don’s family and friends,
May our loving God be with us all in our time of such needless loss of a young life. As I pray, “Our Father, please give me strength to bear this very heavy burden. I always ask, “Lord, not my will, but Your will be done.”
Don was a truly special person. He was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, brother and uncle. He touched the lives of everyone he met, but his legacy will live on in his children.
I was devastated that Don’s time with us was cut so short. But, who am I to question God? He had a plan for Don and he completed it, for God called him home. He called him home to a much greater and peaceful place, heaven. He is singing with the angels to God most high and t watching over his dear ones down here on earth.
Family meant the world to Don and he would want them to lift each other up and embrace each other as everyone close to him mourns his loss. He is in a place where there is no pain or sorrow only peace, beauty and everlasting love.
I will light four candles for Don: The first candle represent our grief. The pain of losing you is intense. It reminds us of the depth of our love for you. The second candle represents our courage, to confront our sorrow, to comfort each other, to change our lives. The third candle we light in your memory. For the times we laughed, the times we cried, the times we were angry with each other, the silly things you did, the caring and joy you gave. The fourth candle we light for our love. We light this candle that your light will always shine. As we enter the holiday season and share the night of remembrance with our family and friends. We cherish the special place in our hearts that will always be reserved for you.
Life is a spiritual journey, a gift from God to man. Although your time with was short, we thank God for the blessing of giving you to us. We love you, we miss you and most of all we are praying that we will be together again.
May God shine down on his family and friends during their first holiday season without Don. May God give them peace in knowing that Don is watching over them and that he is at peace.
Remember there is no greater love then the love of our heavenly Father. He is there waiting patiently for us to call on Him in our need.
God bless you all during this holiday season.
Always and forever your son
November 2, 2007
To my father,
I do not see you often, but I see you every day. I've taken you along with me as I have grown each day. We talked about lots of things that fill a life with love and pain, but our timeless golden time, unspoken, still remains.
The days may turn like spining wheels, but that will never change. You will always be my dad, and I will always be your son.
The thoughts and memories of you will make me glad no matter where I stand. Each time I close and open my eyes there is a reflection of you. To see me is to see you.
You are in a place that cannot feel uncanny, dark, or strange.
Missing you a lot.
Your sister-in-law V
November 2, 2007
To Marlo,
I prayed for you today.
I know it seems you are all alone, no one to really care. With such a heavy burden that you alone must bear. I may not know just what to say nor exactly what to do.
But you can be assured that I'm praying just for you. So even though it seems that many storm clouds fill your day, I know the Lord has heard my pray, and help is on the way.
Ericka Badger
November 2, 2007
Do not stand at his grave and weep, he is not there, he does not sleep.
DON is a thousand winds that blow.
He is the diamond glint on snow.
He is the sunlight on ripened grain.
He is the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
DON is the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight, he is the soft starlight at night.
So do not stand at his grave and weep.
He is not there, he does not sleep.
Do not stand at his grave and cry he is not there, he did not die....
When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure. So when your feeling a little sad and blu just close your eyes and remember.....DON IS ALWAYS WITH YOU.
KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P. UNCLE DON FOR LIFE
November 1, 2007
Amanda Brent-Woods
November 1, 2007
You will Always Have a Special Place IN MY HEART!
Darlene
November 1, 2007
To My Family
God’s the one who gives us friends, this is his special gift,
Our friends are always there when we need that extra lift.
You cannot judge another when you look beyond what’s seen. For out of hurt and anger, we do things that we don’t mean.
But in the eyes of forgiveness, there’s always a ray of light, a chance to make things better, a chance to make things right.
For when you choose the path of love and refuse to act in hate, you’ve started down the wonderful road that leads straight to Heaven’s gate.
From time to time as you travel that road, God gives you a special friend. One who knows you in and out and stays through thick and thin.
I thank the Lord every single day for putting us on the same road. You always lift my spirits and help to lighten my load.
It’s true they say our friendship’s rare, some even call it weird, how the two of us have done this thing that others tend to fear.
We’ve looked beyond the picture painted by strokes of hurt and tears, and chose to look toward the future, seeing many happy years.
There’s no need to question our friendship. I know why we’re so close. Because when God gives a gift, it’s never the least. He always gives the most.
SHANNEL SMITH
November 1, 2007
TO MY FAMILY:
We must find ways to grieve. For without grief there can be no comfort.Often we must force ourselves to reach into our subconscious to uncover our true feelings.Only when we have allowed ourselves to feel all of our pain can we begin to face our loss and slowly begin to heal...
GO REST NOW PRECIOUS ONE,YOUR LIFE IN ENTERNITY HAS JUST BEGUN.NOW YOU CAN WALK THROUGH BECAUSE ALL OF HEAVEN IS IN YOUR VIEW.LOOK AROUND, IT'S ALL IN YOUR SIGHT, THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER DARK NIGHT.FLOWERS AND JEWELS, THE STREET OF PURE GOLD, AND ALL OF THE THINGS THAT HAVE NEVER BEEN TOLD. I CAN JUST IMAGINE THE SMILE ON YOUR FACE ALL AROUND IN THAT BEAUTIFUL PLACE. GREETING OUR LOVED ONES AS YOU WALK ALONG, SINGING HEAVEN'S MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG. THIS IS SO VERY HARD, BUT IT WILL BE OKAY, IT ISN'T GOOD-BYE, WE'LL SEE YOU ONE DAY. WE LOVE YOU AND WE'LL MISS YOU AND AT TIMES IT WILL GET TOUGH, BUT AS WITH EVERYTHING, GOD'S GRACE WILL BE ENOUGH..
LOVE YA AND MISS YA MUCH UNCLE DON
KEISHA DIX
October 31, 2007
TO MY FAMILY,
Though we all miss DON know that god always has a better plan for us, so read this poeam an know that his part of his plan was complete when he brought Don home..........
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home
Your Daughter{Diamond} Smith
October 31, 2007
There isn't a way that i can express the way i feel about you.
That day that started without you,and you weren't there for me to see , the sun would find my eyes are filled with memories of you and me.I wish didn't have to cry the way i did that day,while thinkin of the many things i didn't get to say. I know how much you loved me as much as i love you ,each time i think about it i'm crying because i'm missing you.But when tomorrow starts with out you I'll try to understand that an angel came and got you and picked you up by the hand,
So when tomorrow stars without you i know we will never be apart, because you will always be in my heart.
I LOVE YOU DADDY&I MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH
Daddy's little girl-Jordan
October 31, 2007
Dad-Alvin and stepmom-Aleta
October 31, 2007
Jordan and De'Ja at Don's 45th
October 31, 2007
Destini, third daughter
October 31, 2007
Don you're gone but NOT FORGOTTEN
October 31, 2007
Nikki and Michael Dix
October 31, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief and ask God to send us peace.
God saw him getting tired, so he put his arms around him, and whispered, "Come to me". Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best.
Mom
October 31, 2007
My Beloved Son
You came from deep within my being. A gift of love made manifest. From spirit form you arose a very wise and ancient soul. Oh How I cherish the moments we shared. The oneness, each with the other where both time and space are our companions and we know no separation.
It is the wisdom of my soul, my beloved son that gives me the courage to face your death preceding mine. How can I possibly live without your shining light? How can I live without your delightful and contagious smile? How can I live life without your courage? How can I be in joy without your unceasing love for me? God forbid I have to live with them all.
Yet God will help me to live in peace, so I can face your passing with an open and courageous heart. Oh my precious child, my gift from God remember that you will always be with me. For you live in my heart now. I will cradle you in death as I cradled you in life. You are so close to me as a breath. They are no veils that can separate life from death. My beloved son, many will were there to greet you in the Light and welcome you into God's house.
We will be together again my son, I promise, sooner than you think I look forward to that day. Oh most beautiful reflection of love and light, I release the need to live in fear of your death. I totally surrender to divine order and say yes to divine love.
God bless you my beloved son. God bless you for your gift of life. God bless you for letting me love you as I do. God bless and keep you my son.
Don I love and miss you.
Sahmyd Smith
October 30, 2007
I can dream
There's no fairy godmother to make my wish come true.
No genie in a bottle to bring me to you.
no prayer on a fallen star
no magic portion in a jar
but i can dream and when i do
i dream that i'm there with you.
miss you uncle Don
A friend
October 29, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Da'Vid
October 29, 2007
We miss you Uncle Don.
Regina Oneal
October 28, 2007
Darlene,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Always remember your brother is with his heavenly Father now. You and your family are in our prayers
October 28, 2007
Diamond (oldest child)
October 28, 2007
Don's Navy days
October 28, 2007
John and Jenny Dugaw
October 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
De'Ja Gould
October 28, 2007
Momma J, Poppa Al, Aunt Marlo, I am praying for everyone because we all miss Uncle Don so much and did not want him to leave, but his angels came for him and he is in heaven. A much better place.
June 2007
October 27, 2007
Don's 45 birthday Hula
October 27, 2007
Tyler (2nd oldest daughter)
October 27, 2007
Keisha and Da'Vid
October 27, 2007
Michael's wedding
October 27, 2007
Don dancing at his 45th birthday party. July 2007
October 27, 2007
Darlene Smith - Dix
October 27, 2007
To my family:
The pain and emptyness I feel for the untimely and violent death of my dear brother, Don will always be with me. His smile, his laugh, his hair being braided and the hazelnut coffee we would drink on Saturday mornings will always be in my heart.
Don was a devoted son, husband, father, brother, son-in-law and uncle. He will always be missed by all who came across his path in this world.
We all must unite together in prayer in our time of need for a family that prays together, stays together.
Jesus is the answer for the world today, above Him there is no other, Jesus is the way.
Dear Lord take me back, please take me back to the place where I first received you. I want to go back Lord to where I first believed. I feel that I am so far from you Lord, but I still hear You calling my name. Renew my faith, restore my joy, then dry my weeping eyes.
Reflections of the old past seem to face me everyday, but there is one thing I know for sure
Jesus is the answer for the world today.
Jeanette Smith
October 27, 2007
To:My Granddaughter Diamond, Smith and DeCuire Family.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.Psalm 91:1
Trenise James
October 27, 2007
To:My Precious Diamond,Smith and Decuire Family.
With deepest and heartfelt sympathy ,My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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