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Brian SMARTT Obituary

SMARTT, Brian K.Age 49 of Jackon, MS, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at The VA Medical Center. His father, Eugene Smartt of Nashville, TN, preceded him death. Brian is survived by his mother, Bernice A. Smartt of Nashville, TN and his siblings, Valerie A. Short, MD of Jackson, MS; Matthew J. Smartt (Nirlaine T. Smartt) of Port St. Lucie, FL; Chantay Smartt-Scott, MD (Roderick E. Scott) of Memphis, TN; Pamela J. Bailey (Donald L. Bailey) of Murfreesboro, TN; Karen S. Agee (James A. Agee) of Haymarket, Virginia Chelsea T. Smartt of Vero Beach, FL and a whole host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Information for memorial service will be forthcoming. Please contact Tennis Center South for donations and details. The family thanks everyone for condolences during our time of bereavement. WESTHAVEN MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3580 Robinson Road, Jackson, MS, (601)922-3666.

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Published by The Tennessean on Dec. 4, 2011.

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Deborah & Terilyn Lake

January 3, 2012

To The Smartt Family:
With Sympathy on the loss of Brian; May the wonderful memories of Brian's love be in your heart always. I was saddened to learn of his passing, yet I could see his face with that comforting smile standing nearby on the tennis court. May God continue to watch over you.

Darius Brown

January 2, 2012

I will miss Brain very much he was a good friend to me and a great tennis coach. Brain was a person that I looked up to and he always told me to do the right thing.

Nellie Brown

January 2, 2012

To the family of Brain; You have my deepest sympathy. We will truly miss Brain very much, as he was a very good friend as well as a great tennis coach. Look to the Lord to help ease your pain.

Sandra Irby

December 27, 2011

Brian was a good friend and an important part of the tennis community in Jackson. He will be greatly missed. .

Lois Hicks

December 27, 2011

My condolences to the Smartt family. Brian was truly an inspiration to all who knew him. I will always remember his kindness and love for people. He has a special place in my heart.

Brett Williams

December 22, 2011

God please comfort the Smartt family in their time of grief. When thinking about Brian, he was so many things to me; a friend, adopt brother, tennis coach, and adviser. I can remember his voice yelling COME ON or YOU CAN DO IT during a tennis match. Also its unforgettable the way he had a smile everytime I saw him. It's a lot we can learn from a person like Brain. Truly, Brian will always be remember by me and never forgotten. From the bottom of my heart I can say it was a blessing to have met Brian Smartt

Lesley Mosby

December 21, 2011

I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Brian's death. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years through Tennis South and the USTA League Programs. He worked very hard with all of the tennis players that loved him. He will be greatly missed at Tennis South and in our "tennis family". Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

December 21, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Smartt family. Brian will truly be missed at Tennis south. Glenn Hampton(Jackson, MS)

Jeff Graham

December 21, 2011

My sincere deepest condolence and deepest prayers go out to the Smartt Family! Brain was my coach teaching me how to play tennis. He was very well respected and I will miss him dearly!!!!!! May God Continue to Be With You and Bless You and The Family!!!!!

Terri Sylvester

December 15, 2011

My deepest condolences go out to the Smart family on the lost of Brian I feel like I've lost a brother in Brian he taught me the joys of tennis, and I will never forget him for that I will never forget the smile he had for everyone he encountered or the look on his face when his tennis team was doing what he taught us. Brian you may be gone but you will never be forgotten nor the things that you taught me about tennis. Thank you for a wonderful gift in teaching me how to play tennis.

Jerry Jackson

December 15, 2011

I will keep all of you in my prayers. Brian and I played doubles together for many years. We played locally and traveled to Memphis, Dallas, Houston, Mobile and other places to compete in the game he loved so dearly. He was able to give so much of himself through the game of tennis. Through his giving many young people are blessed today. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Tydres Mestiri

December 8, 2011

My heart goes out to the Smartt family. I met Brian through tennis not very long after I moved to Jackson from Memphis in 2008. He was such a wonderful person, I can't believe he's gone. May God give his family the strength to carryon after such a tremendous loss.

Angela McWilliams

December 6, 2011

May God Keep and Comfort You! Brian touched so many lives. Words can not express my deepest condolences.

Grace,Casey Lee

December 6, 2011

To Bernice & Family
I'm extending my sincere thoughts,condolences & prayers to you & family
May God comfort you in this time of grief
God's blessings

Angela Howard

December 6, 2011

Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Sally Elder

December 5, 2011

You will be in our prayers and you have our deepest sympathy. Brian was such a wonderful influence in our lives. He taught so much more than tennis to my children. He was very special and well loved. The Elders (Clinton

December 5, 2011

You will be in our prayers and you have our deepest sympathy. Brian was such a wonderful influence in our lives. He taught so much more than tennis to my children. He was very special and well loved. The Elders (Clinton

Toni Hawkins

December 5, 2011

Brian was such a good friend to me. I pray I was as good a friend to him. I already miss him.

Jennifer

December 5, 2011

Brian will be sorely missed by the Forest Hill High School tennis team.

L&D Staff

December 4, 2011

The staff of L&D at CMMC would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort in your remembrance of Brian.

December 4, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss may you find comfort from the God of All Comfort.

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