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1952
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2023
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Willie Smith Obituary
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Catherine Johnson
February 5, 2024
I miss our conversations, the laughter and the love love you always Catherine
Deletrise Curtis
August 28, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Smith Family, Angela & Ms Isabella. I know that many of his family won't know me; I met Mr Willie because I did his taxes, but he quickly became my friend; he thought I looked like Vivica Fox .
I didn't just talk with him at tax time but regularly throughout the year. I was concerned when he didn't call me back after his birthday, but I could have never imagined that he had been called home.
I will miss my friend dearly & I will keep his family lifted up during this time of bereavement.
James C. Stamps
August 14, 2023
My condolences to the Smith family, Angela and the granddaughters, Mrs Smith and his siblings, Ms Isabella and her family. Mr Willie was such blessing to be around and a true and dear friend. I will miss our daily walk and the long discussions we shared by phone. I am grateful to God for allowing us to cross paths. May the peace of God which exceeds all understanding, keep you during time of grief and sorrow. Elder James Stamps and Family
Frances Durden
July 21, 2023
Mr Willie that´s what I called, you were a friend and a brother, always willing to help no matter what and that´s because you knew how and was always ready to help out, you told me one time once I´m your friend it´s forever, I will miss you and all your special ways and smart answers sometimes our conversations even after I relocated to SC, you still checked on me. You will definitely be missed. Jesusssssss
Helen E Wilson
July 17, 2023
My deepest sympathies to your family. I'm so sorry for you loss.
Wanda Moseley
July 17, 2023
My condolences prayers and condolences to the family
Anatola Thompson
July 16, 2023
To family of Mr. Willie Smth, I pray for you comfort and strength!
Lolitta Brown
July 16, 2023
Sending condolences and prayers to the family. Get your rest big brother no more pain. Love you Lolitta.
Gary Ponds
July 16, 2023
My condolences to the family. Willie was a very special person and he was also my friend!
Sheila Brown
July 16, 2023
Rest well my friend. I'm so very sad about your passing. You were a great friend and support to your buddy and me when he was ill. Even when you were diagnosed, you continued to be a great support. After Milton decided his time here was over, you continued to be available to me. Reminding me that you were my friend as well as my husband's. Even as your health deteriorated, you still wanted to be a help to me. By this time, it was my time to help you. When you called me to tell me you were going to hospice, my heart sank/ less than 6 mos after Milton- to soon. But you told me you were ready and you was going to see your buddy . I will miss you Willie Smith- good friends are hard to come by- You were a great friend to my husband and to me.
My condolences to your daughter, your mom, Isabella and other family members. I feel their pain and pray for their strength as they go through this time.
Your friend and wife of your buddy-Sheila Brown
Hazel Ashby Johnson
July 16, 2023
Rest in peace,Willie. Condolences to the Smith family
Al Haj, Farah
July 15, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. And may you soul rest in peace.
Dr. Al Haj
Charlotte Harris Chapital
July 15, 2023
Condolences to the family of Willie Smith. I talked to you on July 3rd and prayed for a miracle. But the Lord said he is the miracle and wanted the "BEST". You were always a happy person and we always had good conversations. l will miss you in the presence but always in my heart. Rest on in paradise my good friend. God bless
Evelyn "Zelda" Theard
July 15, 2023
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Psalm 73:23 KJV
Your confidence and integrity is awarded by your belief and faith in Jesus Christ. Well done!
Rest In Peace cousin Willie.
Andrea F
July 14, 2023
Mr Willie Smith was a very good friend family you are in my prayers always sleep on and take your rest
Johnnie Mae & Family
July 14, 2023
Sending love and condolences to Family. PRAYERS to you all. Love cousin Johnnie Mae & Family.
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