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Gregory Smoot Obituary
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SMOOT, Gregory Allen (Monk) 43 of Atlanta, Ga. formerly of Springfield died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born January 26, 1968 to the late Leon Wayne Smoot and Helen Toliver Smoot. Greg leaves to cherish his memory his beloved son, Gregory Allen, Eugene Smoot Howard; five sisters, Barbara Jean (Thurman) Matthews, Beverly (Serek) Summers, Sherry Smoot, Lucinda Smoot, Wendy Smoot. Two Step-sister; Dawnie (Mike) Gaines, Bobbie Toliver; Two brothers William (Mike) Smoot, Winfred (Win) Smoot, special nephew Robert (Duck) Smoot a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, two special friends Steve and Kemper Hughes. He was preceded in death by his father Leon Smoot, mother Helen Smoot, step-father Robert (Hank) Toliver, brother Dwight Smoot, paternal grand-parents William and Grace Smoot, maternal grandparents Hiriam and Sarah Matthews. Service for Gregory Allen Smoot will be held Tuesday May 31, 2011 at Porter-Qualls Funeral Home 823 S. Yellow Springs St. Springfield, Ohio. Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service which will be at 1:00pm with Reverend Clara Boyd Williams Officiating. Interment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Smoot
Jerome Herrod
June 6, 2011
My prayers are with the family!
Rochelle Rucker
June 4, 2011
Please accept my most sincere condolences in this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers have been with the Smoot family since I heard the news. RIP Greg...
Lori Rude-Huffman
June 1, 2011
My deepest sympathy!
Darryl Chandler
June 1, 2011
To my dear friend of more than 20 years: Even though the path of life took us in different directions, we never lost contact. It feels like just yesterday my phone was ringing in the middle of the night, only for me to answer and here your voice saying..� Darryl�.. its me Greg¦ what time is it there....
You were like a little brother to me. Please know like your family, I was so proud of you for moving out of ..sprinkle dale..(as you called it) and going back to school.
I am sure all the changes you made recently were only setting the table for your place in the sky. I can see you now riding that gold wing motorcycle you always talked about. With that thought I am sure we will see each other again .... Monk, my very good friend RIP !!!!!
kim price
May 31, 2011
I want the family to know you are in my prayers and he will be missed dearly R.I.P Greg Smoot
Michelle Cunningham
May 31, 2011
RIP Greg,
You and your family will always be in my prayers. Another friend gone too soon~
Melody McIntosh
May 31, 2011
I just want the Smoot family to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray your strength for the coming days that lie ahead.
Yolanda Wilkerson
May 31, 2011
Sending out my heart felt condolences. May God comfort you and keep you.
BRIAN JONES
May 31, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF GREGORY "MONK" SMOOT: OUR FATHER HAS PICKED ANOTHER FROM HIS GARDEN, ONE THAT WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. "REST ON MY BROTHER" I EXTEND MY LOVE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TOO ALL OF YOU. BRIAN JONES and FAMILY
Balisia Blanchard & Family
May 31, 2011
My prayers are with you all.
Mike Brown
May 31, 2011
Our deepest condolences are extended to you at this time of sorrow. Words can't explain the pain we too as Greg's other brothers from another mother feel. We will be praying for yall. Mike Brown, Joe Smith, Tommie Wattelton, Paul Miller, Mike Carter, Allen Cowley, Troy Cole and friends!
Paul Miller
May 31, 2011
My Sympathy and Condolences are with you at such time, I will be praying for all who was blessed to have met Greg. God Bless!!!
Kele Chambers-Compton
May 31, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Smoot Family. Greg will be missed.
Carlotta Murphy
May 31, 2011
My Sympathy and Love to your family.
Kim Martin
May 30, 2011
I would like to extend my condolences to the Smoot family. My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. Greg has always been a good friend to me and he will be greatly missed.
Kathy Bowshier-Overholser
May 30, 2011
Respectfully,
May 30, 2011
Wendy & family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all and give you added strength during this difficult time.
Love, Lisa Hartley
kerrolynne graves
May 30, 2011
to all my extended family my prayers are with you at this time God bless you all much love
JACKIE BROWN
May 30, 2011
I WANT TO EXTEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE SMOOT FAMILY .GREG WAS A GOOD MAN HE WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTED GOD BLESS THE FAMILY . R.I.P REST IN PEACE
Ms. Hope Strodes
May 29, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Trudy Treadwell
May 29, 2011
Poppa Smoot I will always miss you dearly and I will love you forever! Aunt Trudy
Marquita Thomas
May 29, 2011
Man i miss my uncle so much R.I.H. (REST IN HEAVEN) I still cant believe that I am about to attend his funeral Tuesday! Your gone but will never be forgotten. Love always your niece Marquita
Vinson Burton
May 28, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
barbara higgenbotham-thompson
May 28, 2011
I had know the Smoot's Family for awhile I would like to extended my condolences to the Family for their loss of Greg he will be miss deeply
Shaunda Bray
May 27, 2011
I want to extend my sincere condolences to the Smoot Family. I remember Greg living behind my house on State St. Rest In Peace.
Book Avery
May 26, 2011
Man o Man, God bless the family thru these time. R-I-P Smoot. One my brother.
Yulonda Harper
May 26, 2011
I knew Greg for a number of years. May Greg rest in peace. Also God bless his family through thier gvieving process.
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