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LEON SMITH Obituary
He was born to the late Leon Sylvester Smith Sr. and Jacqueline Bonner Smith on Jan. 4, 1964. He graduated from Petersburg High School class of 1983. Leon was a retiree of Shoney's Inc.
He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and devoted wife, Cynthia Barnes Smith of Petersburg; daughter, Icey N. Smith of Petersburg; son, Leon S. Smith III of Staunton, Va.; two stepsons, Joseph Carter and Maurice Carter of LaSalle, Ill.; two stepdaughters, Vanessa Carter and Veronica Carter of Petersburg; 10 grandchildren; mother, Jacqueline B. Smith; a brother, Anthony L. Smith of Petersburg; two uncles, Carroll Smith and Bossie Bonner (Ora) of Petersburg; two aunts, Nan B. Aycox of Richmond and Barbara B. Todd of Fort Washington, Md.; mother-in-law, Lorraine Barnes of Waverly, Va.; four sisters-in-law, Deborah Edwards of Waverly, Barbara Edwards of Prince George, Mildred Speaks (Melvin) of Newark, N.J., and Thelma Kabir (Chuck) of Middlesex, N.J.; and a host of cousins, several devoted, Patricia B. Tucker (Larry), Pamela Arrington, Deborah Thomas (Londell), Patrice Bell (Reginald), Arnita B. Evans and Latonya Arrington; devoted friends, James Thomas, Arrionne Higgins, Mrs. Cynithia Jones and Kevin Jones.
A funeral service for Mr. Leon S. Smith Jr. will be held 12 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at New First Baptist Church, 1346 Grant Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Curtis Johnson, pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at 1407 Starke St., Petersburg, Va.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Smith at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com
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Memories and Condolences
for LEON SMITH
PHILLIP JONES
April 19, 2013
TO THE FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS REMAIN WITH YOU! MAY THE GOD OF ALL PEACE AND COMFORT CONTINUE TO ABIDE IN YOUR HEARTS AS YOU ADJUST TO LIFE WITHOUT LEON HERE WITH YOU! *SPECIAL THOUGHTS: JACKIE & BOSSIE
Betty McCrae-Jackson
April 15, 2013
Jackie and Family
Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your Son. I have fond memories of him growing up with the Birdsville neighborhood children. He was a respectable and polite young man.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Spencer & Ruth Hanks
April 15, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sylvia Hines-Davis
April 14, 2013
God bless the family of Leon Smith.
Sylvia Hines Davis, class of 1983
June Johnson
April 14, 2013
Mrs. Jackie and Family:
“Hold fast to dreams,
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly.”
Please accept our condolences in your loss. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family.
June Batts Johnson, Alexandria, VA
Eunice Batts Goodwyn, Oxon Hill, MD
Jazz
April 14, 2013
I love you cousin forever rest in paradise love you always Jasmine
GERALDINE KIRKSEY
April 14, 2013
TO THE FAMILY, WE OFFER OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, IN THE HOME GOING OF YOUR LOVE ONE. GERALDINE AND DAVID.
LOVAN "LOVE" and KAREN Shelton
April 13, 2013
Ifirst met Leon many years ago,while we were students at A.P. HILL. We became good friends. To his family I simply say god bless you at this time of transition. And on those days after the service,when everyone has gone back to their day to day lives,and those memories get heavy in the basement of your heart. HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES CHERISH THEM DAY 2 DAY,HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES, FOR THEY CAN NEVER BE TAKEN AWAY.....
Lovan
Felicia Kershaw
April 13, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michael and Felicia Kershaw
Karen Gates
April 12, 2013
My condolences. Sorry to hear of Leon passing. May God bless the family.
Jovat Avery Bates Class of 1983
April 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tamasha Dawkins
April 12, 2013
Leon ..... Leon ... It was a time that we use to sit and have a good talk about ma she use to fuss. But no you are sittng high and lookinglow its time tat you watch over her . I will miss you cause you know we was family.
REST IN PEACE and dont forget to save a seat for me . Make sure its s gril near nd some devil eggs.
April 11, 2013
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF LEON'S PASSING. YOU ALL HAVE OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS, AND IF THERE'S ANYTHING WE CAN DO, LET US KNOW. WE PRAY FOR COMFORT AND PEACE FOR YOU ALL, NOW AND ALWAYS. FROM RUTH CASEY EPPS,MACK AND FAMILY
April 11, 2013
Our Sympathies goes out to the Smith family. Our prayes will be with you through this time of sorrow. May GOD be with you. Mr. Smith was a pleasant man and always had a smile on his face. He will be deeply missed.
FROM THE OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL COHEN AND STAFF
Jennifer Smith
April 10, 2013
To Leon's mom and family, Leon was a good husband, a great father, great grandfather and most of all, he was the best friend that anyone would 've wanted or needed to be there for you. He was the type that of person that did not like to argue alot over or about things. If you would ask him to do you a favor,he would never turn you down or away,if he had what you needed,it was yours without any question. Leon will always be missed and forever loved. From Jennifer Smith and family.
April 10, 2013
May God give peace and comfort by the Holy spirit to the Family. Love
Carla and Family
Gregory J. Macklin
April 10, 2013
To the family..I`m so sorry to hear of the pasting of Leon. We were childhood friends growing up in Birdsville,and he was one of my best friends. My God`s loving hand be with you.
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