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Benjamin Ford Smith

1924 - 2008

BORN

1924

DIED

2008

Benjamin Smith Obituary

Benjamin Ford Smith, 84, of Glade Hill, Va., passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 22, 2008.

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Paul and Karen Hicks

October 22, 2008

To all the family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Ford's passing. I enjoyed talking with him and Helen when I visited. The whole family is in my prayers. May God's grace sustain and comfort you at this difficult time.

Johnnie & Peggy Blankenship

October 22, 2008

Dear Benny,
We were so sorry to hear of Ford' s passing. You have many special memories of your Dad hunting and fishing. Talk to you soon.

Johnnie & Peggy

John Reese & Judy Crook

October 22, 2008

Our thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Reba Arrington Sink

October 21, 2008

Hi Helen & Family,
My Thought and Prayer are with you and your Family . If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to call me. God is with you all.
In Chris Love ,
Your Cousin,
Reba A. Sink

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