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Cedric Smith Obituary
Tallahassee, FL - Cedric Theodore Smith, 61, of Tallahassee passed in Carrabelle, FL on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Graveside services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22 at Oakland Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is Friday 4-6 p.m. at TILLMAN OF TALLAHASSEE (850-942-1950). Ced was a 1977 graduate of FSU's Florida High School where he had been a star basketball player. For well over 35 years, he had worked as an automotive paint and body repairman. Cherishing his love are his daughter, Cedrica Smith; three grandchildren; stepmother, Gloria Smith; sisters: Kim Jones and Tomeka (Darryl) Billingsley; brothers: Korey Smith, Kolby (Ashley) Smith and Lariat Smith; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Cedric was predeceased by his parents, Alma J. Hall and Thomas T. Smith, Jr.; and his brothers, Craig Taylor and Michael Mays.
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Fred Pavalko
May 23, 2021
Was fortunate to know Ced at Florida High when we played on the basketball team together. He was a friend and great teammate. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Barry L. Wells
May 20, 2021
Big Ced was a cousin and friend. They broke the mold when he was created.
God Bless Cedric and God bless the Smith and Hall Family
Carmelita
May 20, 2021
Childhood friend, may you rest in peace.
Carmelita Williams
Jennifer Turner Hawkins
May 19, 2021
I was saddened to learn of your passing! Our friendship goes back many years! I'll cherish those good times and I pray that your spirit rests with Jesus!
Eustacia Kitty Morris-Richardson
May 19, 2021
On behalf of the Rickards High School, Leon High School, Lincoln High School, Leon High School, FAMU High School and Florida High School all the Capital City Classes of 1978 Tallahassee Florida we send our condolences, thoughts and prayers to our classmates family God's blessings to them all.
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