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SOUTH BEND - Henry Richard Smith (known as: Richard or Smitty) 62, was born on July 11, 1947 in Statesboro, GA to Wilford and Almarie Smith. Richard graduated from Central High School in South Bend, IN. At Central he was best in basketball and track & field. After high school he went on to pursue his education at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS on a Basketball scholarship. At Kansas State he studied history and government. He also attended Bethel College University on South Bend, IN where he studied the arts. Richard was very active in the community. He played for a minor league basketball team in South Bend, he coached Girl's Track & Field at Marquette School in South Bend, he also worked for the South Bend Park Department and also at Notre Dame. Met and married his wife Davene Smith in 1984. Richard passed from a sudden illness on August 11, 2009 at Memorial Hospital. He leaves to behind to cherish his memories: his wife, Davene Smith; his mother, Almarie Smith; two sons, Tony (Linda) Capers, Thomas R. (Zena) Capers; three daughters, Sonya L. Trice, Carla M. Smith, and Kesha M. ( Robert) Diaz. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Elaine Smith; two brothers, Carl (Doris) Mainer and Alphonso Smith. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Preceding him in death is his father, Wilford Smith; his fraternal grandparents, Will and Clara Smith; his maternal grandparents, Edmond and Estella Mainer; one aunt, Onita Bronson and three uncles, Euless Mainer, Oliver Mainer, C.W. Smith and three grandchildren. He made his church home at the River of Life Church of South Bend, IN Services for Mr. Henry Richard Smith will be held on Monday, August 17, 2009 in the River Of Life Family Church, 530 Ireland Rd., Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Funeral service will begin at noon. Burial will follow funeral service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The Clark-ONeal Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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Kesha Capers-Diaz
August 19, 2009
R.I.P Daddy Rich. Love Kesha
Courtney Capers
August 17, 2009
Grandpa and I had tons of memories with each other, each one special and sometimes funny. He had a special kind of humor that at times while alone I could think of and wrap a smile around my face. I will always miss grandpa, but I know him and Jesus are walking and talking.
Johnnie M. Harris
August 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Veronica White
August 15, 2009
God always brings comfort in our time of lost.I will like to express my deepest Sympathy May God Bless You.
Veronica White (Indianapolis,In)
Shevale Easley
August 15, 2009
We would llike to give our Condolences to the Smith Family. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you May God Bless you.
The Easley Family (Indianapolis,IN)
Lloyd Kerr
August 15, 2009
I have some great memories of Richard from our childhodd days when he and his family live on the Lake. Richard and I lost touch with each other when his family moved to the westside, but we became reacquainted during highschool. Playing basketball and running the hurdles in highschool brought us back as friends. He was always a good person. He will be missed. The Lord's blessings be with the family during this time of grief.
Dana Harris Carter
August 14, 2009
My sincere condolences to the Smith family on the lost of your loved one. I went to highschool with Bro. Smith's brother, Alphonso. My prayers are with you as you celebrate his life and legacy within the next few days. May God give you peace in knowing that he is now with his heavenly Father. God bless!
JoAnn Reed
August 14, 2009
Elder Davene, sister Sonya and family. I am very sorry for your loss. I am praying that God will comfort you as only He can. Also, Mr. Smith's friends at The Children's Campus are praying for you.
Mario Jackson
August 14, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Beverly Perry & Family
August 14, 2009
Davene, Karla and the rest of the family please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I hope that your memories bring you comfort. May God Bless and strenghten you during this time.
Bob Churchwell
August 14, 2009
I had not seen Richard in many years, but I remember his spirit. I played bsaketball against Riichard while I was at Riley and with (and aaginst) him on the playgrounds of South Bend. May God bless the Smith family and may Richards spirit rest with the Lord forever.
Jimmy and Nyoka King
August 14, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nakesha Alexander
August 14, 2009
Tom and Zena:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God continue to bless & strengthen you and your family.
God's Blessing and Love!
Rhonda L. Edwards
August 14, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tyrone M. Watford and Family
August 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kimberly Anderson-Peake
August 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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