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LEXINGTON - James Richard Smith Sr. (Daddy, Pa Pa and Great-grand Papa) of 144 Weaver Drive, Lexington, SC, died April 22, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. in Ascension Hospice Home in Irmo, SC. James was a retired cement truck driver; he worked at Hardaway and last at Lanier Concrete. Mr. James also attended the old Columbia High School. Mr. James courageously fought diabetes and liver failure. He was finally called home by the lord to join his mother and other family members. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Louise Wooten Smith; his brothers, Roy Wilks and George Smith. Mr. James is survived by his 3 children; son, James Richard Smith Jr. (44) (Shelah), Gaston, SC; daughter, Robin D. Murphy (43) (Chuck), Lexington, SC; daughter, Rena M. Smith (40) (Richard), Mesquite, TX; his sister, Francis Cooper and brother, Frank Smith of South Carolina. There are 5 granddaughters, Kandi, Marlene, Cindy, Kimberly, Renana and 5 grandsons, Timothy, Aaron, Nathaniel, Jeffery, Jonathan and 1 great-grandson, Liam, who made his eyes shine. He left wonderful memories for his family and wishes for their future. James loved his three children and family more than material items. Everybody was always welcome in his home. Our Daddy always had plenty of food and LOVE to go around to all who graced daddy’s home. Now, James (Our Daddy) is in the home of the Lord and is at ultimate peace. Those who knew and LOVED him will miss him terribly. His three children, James Robin, and Rena will always LOVE their Daddy forever. A memorial will be announced at a later date. Please call Robin Murphy at 803-996-4881 with questions. (OUR BEAUTIFUL DADDY!!!!)



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Published by The State on Apr. 25, 2008.

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Fran Cooper

April 19, 2025

Me and my brother were the best of friends..I miss him so much.

Rena

September 27, 2024

I am thinking about you a lot today. I miss you.

Aaron

April 22, 2024

Wow. It's been 16 years. My goodness, time flies. Love you, Papa.

Rena

April 20, 2023

Daddy, I can't believe it's been 15 years Since You Been Gone. I do miss you and I miss you a lot. But I can feel your presents around me every once in awhile. Love you and miss you very much. See you one day.

Rena Smith

August 5, 2022

Daddy, I know you were glad to see Robin. Y'all have fun up there in one day when God is ready we will get to come and see and be with y'all. Love you Daddy

Rena

June 26, 2022

I really miss you Daddy. It is so hard without you being here. I hope you have a good day up in heaven. Give everybody hugs and kisses for me please. And if you could just ask God if he could help me please. God knows what I need. I love you Daddy

Robin

June 19, 2022

Happy Fathers Day Daddy... You are close to me all the time.. I Miss you today and everyday...Thanks for watching over me. I need you Every second daily..I love you so very much..I would love to step back in time and go for a walk with you Daddy....Daddy, Means LOVE to me always...Daughter...

Rena Smith

April 23, 2022

I am always a day late in the dollar short. Your Heavenly birthday was yesterday. 15 years ago. Wow where did the time go. I love and miss you daily. I also have a memorial set up in my trailer for you. Love you

Robin

April 22, 2022

To my Daddy in Heaven, you held my hand when I was small. You cauget when I fell, You are the HERO of my childhood and of my later year too. Everday, I think of you, My Heart just fills pride, joy, Hope, though I will always miss you Daddy. I know you are by my side, in laughfter, an in sorrow, in sunshine, and in rain. I know you are whatching over me. untill we meet again...I LOVE YOU so much daddy....14 Years in Heaven...

Rena Smith

March 17, 2022

Well Daddy, a whole lot has changed in a year. I live about a half a mile from where you did when you passed away. I've been living here since May of last year back in Lexington and it's been a pretty good journey so far. I miss you I love you and I know you're looking down on me saying raining you did it you finally got your stuff together. Well I love you Daddy and give everybody hugs and kisses for me up there. Your youngest great granddaughter is up there with you now. I love you

Robin

April 22, 2021

My Daddy is the Best & always will be. He may be gone from sight, but he will always be in my heart. I Love my daddy

Rena Smith

April 19, 2021

Daddy, You Want To Heaven 13 years ago. I think about you often. Especially when the weather turns cool and I know you would say this is my kind of weather. Happy Heavenly birthday in 3 days. I love you and miss you.

Aaron Janzen

April 19, 2021

Love you Papa!

Robin Smith

December 29, 2020

Hi daddy I want to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year, I miss you very much. I always will. We all miss you, I know you’re very happy up in heaven, I will join you one day soon. We will have mine side-by-side here on earth for my family to visit. I think about you every day. I got you a mini stocking with the J on it. It is in the curio cabinet with you and the other items. Watch out for me and our family. I love you so much I’ll talk to you later Love you Robin

Robin Smith

November 26, 2020

I Love you Daddy... HAPPY THANKSGIVING... Kandi and family are living with me for now...I had a great Thanksgiving with Kandi and Timothy and Nathaniel...Aunt Fran Fell and bumped her head, but she is OK...She love and miss you...WOW I can only Imagine a feast in Heaven, that will be great...I have your Light on... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU DEARLY... YOU ARE ALWAYS MY HEART...MY SWEET DADDY...

Fran Cooper

October 5, 2020

Happy Heavenly Birthday sweetie...I didn't forget your birthday, even though I'm getting old...love you and miss you.

Robin Smith

October 3, 2020

Happy Birthday to my sweet daddy. I had your light on. I love you always...

Aaron Janzen

June 23, 2020

Hey Papa! First time on here. I miss you. I've told my kids about you and even took them fishing at Aunt Fran's old house a few times. I have 4 beautiful kiddos and a lovely wife. I love you.

Aaron Janzen

June 23, 2020

Hey Papa! First time on here. I miss you. I've told my kids about you and even took them fishing at Aunt Fran's old house a few times. I love you.

Fran Cooper

June 22, 2020

Happy Father's Day honey..love and miss you so much....,Sis

Robin

June 21, 2020

HAPPY FATHERS DAY Daddy...Your grand children from me all have their own children now...Kandi, Timothy, And Nathaniel...I miss you so much, I know you are enjoying heaven, with GOD, Grandma and other family...You would not like the world right now, it is really crazy...we have a pandemic and have to stay home as much as possible...I only go out once a week, you are in the best place"HEAVEN" ...Enjoy your Fathers Day, with the amazing Father "GOD" I love and miss you so, so, so, much...I love you always daddy....

Rena Smith

April 22, 2020

Wow, Can't believe it's been 12 years Daddy. Love you & miss you.

ROBIN SMITH

April 22, 2020

Today, tomorrow, forever, I miss you daddy, I love you always, my sweet DADDY...LOVE YOU....SUNSHINE/ROBIN

Rena Smith

April 20, 2020

Daddy, it's coming up here passing. A lot of days I can't do this without you. This is when you and God touch my soul and let me know yes I can do this. I miss you. I love you even more.

February 14, 2020

Today is Aunt Fran Birthday, Love sent to her from you and the others in heaven I love you. From Robin

Fran Cooper

February 14, 2020

Well honey, today I am 82 yrs old...miss all your little birthday gifts you use to give me...love and miss you...sis

February 13, 2020

Hello Daddy, I received a beautiful granddaughter on 12-25-19 Nathaniel & Alexis child. Her name is Amelia, such a pretty name.Another Great for you. I love spending time with Aunt Fran, when I share her love it is like you being here with me thru her. She had Knee surgery, I pray for healing. I Love you every second of every day..

Frances Cooper

November 17, 2019

Love and miss you brother..darlene,..Donna's daughter got married yesterday..She was so besutiful... Robin was there with me..

Rena Smith

November 16, 2019

Hi Daddy, Well on November 6th Renana Found me on Facebook & We have been talking just about everyday since. I found out you have another Great Grandson., his name is Nickolas. He is 4 years old. Love you & miss you bunches.

October 3, 2019

Happy 77th Birthday Daddy... You are always on my mind. I am having total right knee replacement, on 10-7-19. God and you watch over me and my doctors and the nurses caring for me. I love you so very much..In My heart always. Robin

Rena Smith

October 3, 2019

Hi Daddy, at your Earth birthday once again. You would be 77 years old. I like thinking about you all day yesterday and today. It's not any cooler yet around and I know you like cool weather. I love you and miss you very very very much Daddy. So happy Earth birthday and tell everybody up there I love them. Talk to you later. I love you

Fran Cooper

December 27, 2018

Missing you honey, always will. Sis.

Robin Smith

December 25, 2018

Merry Christmas daddy I love you so so much. I miss the Christmases that we had together you me Jimmy right now. And I remember the one Christmas we had in July to make up for the one I missed in December. I miss you every second of every day daddy. You are my heart I love you so much Always and forever

Rena Smith

December 25, 2018

Merry Christmas Daddy, I love you so much. Sitting here listening to Christmas music and thinking about you Daddy. Tell everyone in Heaven I love them and I miss them.

October 3, 2018

Our Beautiful Daddy, Happy 76th Birthday. We love you so very much. You enjoy you're day daddy. I love you always, Robin

Rena Smith

October 3, 2018

Daddy, 76 if you were here. I know you're enjoying heaven. Jimmy, Robin & I love you very much. Happy Earth birthday. Tell all in heaven that I love them.

August 31, 2018

Hey Daddy, I just spent a week with Kandi in California and a week with Nathaniel in Hawaii. I had a great time. I have three of the most loving children, I am a blessed mother. Thank you daddy for all the loving me, and your love shows that it flows through me to my children and my grandchildren. I love them so much. I love you so much daddy. Robin

Rena Smith

June 28, 2018

Well, another year older. Thanks for looking out for me today Daddy. I love you so much, miss you even more. All of your kids are getting old I love you Daddy

Rena Smith

June 17, 2018

Happy Father's Day Daddy. I love you.

June 17, 2018

Good Morning Daddy, "Happy Father's Day" You are the best father a child could wish for. I was bless by GOD to have you as my Daddy. The greatest father of all is God and then you are right next to him. I miss you every second of every day. I feel you in my heart... I love you sooo much... Love you Robin

April 22, 2018

Hey Daddy, it has been 10 years, you are in heaven. I miss you every second of every day. You are my rock, that keeps me strong. I love you so much... Love Robin

Rena Smith

April 21, 2018

Wow Daddy, I miss you. I know tomorrow has been 10 years. Think of you everyday. I love you. Happy 10th birthday in heaven. Tell everyone I said hello and I love them.

April 9, 2018

Hey my sweet brother, missing and loving you everyday.....

Rena Smith

March 7, 2018

Love& miss you Daddy

January 22, 2018

DADDY I MISS AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! I REMEMBER YOU AND ALL THE FUN WE HAD WITH YOU. I MISS YOU EVERY SECOND... LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER... ROBIN

January 17, 2018

been awhile honey, but i look at your picture most every day. missing you so much.

October 4, 2017

One day late, But Happy Birthday.. 75 Years...Aunt Fran is in the hospital, she had her knee replaced on your birthday.. she is doing great too...I love you so much and every second. My beautiful daddy...

July 31, 2017

HAVE NOT BEEN ON FOR A WHILE HONEY,...STILL LOVE AND MISS YOU.

June 18, 2017

I have a Heart, I have a Soul, I have a shining light from Heaven. His name is DADDY... Happy Daddy's day...I miss and love you every second...You are my Guardian Angel...Love your Daughter Robin

Rena Smith

June 1, 2017

Well Daddy , looks like Aaron and Britney are going to have one last child. I'm hoping it's a girl ,
but you know I will take it either way as long as it's healthy. I will let you know whether it is a boy or girl when I know. I love you to the moon and back miss you even more. Leroy and I love you and miss you very much.

April 22, 2017

Hey Daddy, I miss you so much. It has been 9 years, since you went to heaven. I love you every second of every day.. You are my heart and always will be. I like how you would get things free, when you could. I am so much like you in the ways I do the things you did raising us kids...My memory light is shinning for you in my living room. I love you... Robin

February 10, 2017

Hey daddy, Hope is 1 year old and Nathaniel is now 24. I know you remember his birthday 2-5-93 and Hope's is 2-7-16. so they are 2 days and 23 years apart. Both February... Kimberly is having a girl soon, due the end of February...I love you every second of every day. I pray to you and GOD all the time. I love you so much. Please keep your loving hands on me, to make me feel safe... Love Robin

December 26, 2016

Merry Christmas, I love you every second of every day...Please lift up all my prayers to heaven/GOD... Love you always and forever. Love you Robin

Hope

November 24, 2016

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Daddy, I have enjoyed my day with Kandi, Liam, Aidan, Gideon, Timothy, Gail and Hope..& Got to see Nathaniel & Alexis in Hawaii...I have eaten some good food at Timothy's...I always enjoy the Thanksgiving, you gave to me. I am so thankful for the wonderful daddy I have.. I Love you so much daddy...Love you every second of every day... Robin

Rena Smith

October 8, 2016

Hey Daddy, I was thinking about you today because the weather turned cooler. I'll always know you love it this time of the year. I love you and I miss you.

October 4, 2016

Happy Birthday, 10-3-42, Dad you taught me the love of a father. In your arms I was always safe. You taught me selflessness. To you I am forever grateful. I love you dad, ... Always and Forever... Love and miss you... Robin

June 19, 2016

You may have thought I didn't see,
Or that I hadn't heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But I got every word.

Perhaps you thought I missed it all,
And that we'd grow apart, Never..
But Dad, I picked up everything,
It's written on my heart.

Without you, Daddy, I wouldn't be
The person I am today;
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away.

I've grown up with your "values",
And I'm very glad I did;
So here's to you, dear daddy,
From your forever grateful kid.
Happy Fathers Day...
This year is Timothy's 1st, Fathers day... Nathaniel is a Sergent in the Army. Kandi, Phillip and the boys are finally moving back home... Yeah...I did not have surgery, so I will be on medication to help...I love you so much my Sweet Daddy...Love Robin

April 22, 2016

Good Morning Daddy, It is impossible for me to quantify exactly how much I love you or how much I think of you everyday. Let's just say that your smile lights up my world. I love you with the breath, the smiles and the tears of all my life. Daddy, Timothy has a beautiful daughter named Hope Melody Fisher... I know you see her from above. She is Beautiful. Kandi, and family are good. Nathaniel Becomes Sargent in the Army on May 1, 2016... I miss you every second or every day. I am having a Major surgery on May 2, 2016. Please pray for God to be with the doctors hands and I heal with no complications. I love you so much daddy. Have a great day in heaven. Love Robin

January 1, 2016

Happy New Year 2016. I have an angle in Heaven and I call him Daddy.

You may have thought I didn't see,
Or that I hadn't heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But I got every word.
Perhaps you thought I missed some,
But Dad, I picked up everything,
It's written on my heart.
Without you, Dad, I wouldn't be
The person I am today;
You built a strong foundation in me.
No one can take away.
I've grown up with your values,
And I'm very glad I did;
So here's to you, dear Daddy,
From your forever grateful kid.
I pray that 2016 year will be my stronger faith in GOD, Peace, happiness, Security, healing and wellness to our bodies...and more. Everyone in the family is well daddy. Kandi, Nathaniel, Timothy are doing good. Timothy will be a daddy this year in a matter of weeks now...Her name is Hope, she is due in February... We all love you so much... Love your daughter, Robin.

fran cooper

October 3, 2015

Happy Birthday Brother...I am missing you today.......love you. Sis

October 3, 2015

Good morning Daddy, I wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday. 73 years...Well you are going to be a great Papa again. Timothy is having a baby girl. She (Gail)is due in February. She is a very sweet young lady. you would like her. Kandi and her family are doing good. God and you send your blessings to Timothy to find a good job soon. Nathaniel II is in Arizona with the Army. I have a small hernia,& re flux, God & you bless the doctor to find a simple out patient procedure for me. Daddy I love you so very much and miss you every second of every day. You always tried to make our childhood birthdays a lot of fun. You, God and the family have a fun birthday. Love you always Robin

fran cooper

July 11, 2015

Hey, dear brother... well honey, they took down our confederate flag yesterday..Friday, July 10th..... never thought I would ever see this and glad you didn't have to...love you and miss you always.....love Sis..

June 21, 2015

Happy Father's Day Daddy, I love and Miss you so much. It is real hard for me, not able to visit you on father's day, But I can talk to you in heaven. Well I have more good news, Timothy is going to have him a child, (well his girlfriend Gail)is. It is due sometime in February 2016 I know Timothy will be an excellent father. I get to be there with him and Gail when the baby is born. Nathaniel, & Kandi and their families are doing good. We all love you so much. Please God and You send your blessings on me and these surgeries I am having soon, be with the doctors hands to remove and surgically correct what is wrong and take my pain away. I enjoy my peace. God blesses me with that and daddy I always found peace in your arms. You are my Guardian Angel in Heaven. I love you so, so, Much....Love you Daughter Robin

April 22, 2015

Hey Daddy, it has been 7 years today. I really do miss you and always will. I know Kandi, Timothy, & Nathaniel, Rena, Jimmy and there Families miss and love you too. I know that I will never find my Daddy in any other man who comes into my life, because it is a void in my life that can only be filled by you. My Daddy is who taught me to value myself. He told me that I was his beautiful little girl and that I was the most precious thing in his life. You have walked me thru life and taught me to love and care. You are in Heaven now and I still need the guidance from Jesus/God and from YOU every day of my life. I have been through a few surgeries, in December 2014 and early January 2015, I needed GOD and you, which was and still is very painful to go thru. The Doctor told me it would take a year to heal my body. I shined you light, like you have always done for me. I am smiling about all the fun and happy time's we had together. You showed me love daddy. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. Love your daughter Robin.

fran cooper

March 5, 2015

Hi sweetie, was thinking of you today, so just stopped by to say hello....sis

Rena Smith

February 20, 2015

Hi Daddy, Your Great Granddaughter was born on Valentines Day..
Name= EmmaLeigh Grace Janzen
Weight =7 pounds 0.6 oz.
Height = 19 in. Long
She is so beautiful and so spoiled already. Your big sister & EmmaLeigh on Valentines, that way you will never forget either one.
I Love & miss you Daddy.

January 11, 2015

Another year without you. Misslng.you always. Sis.

Rena Smith

January 9, 2015

Thank you God and thank you Daddy for getting Leroy and I back together again. We have had an amazing time since we have been back together. We are now engaged and plan to get married 12-20-15

October 3, 2014

Happy Birthday dear brother, you are missed very much here. Love you so very much.

October 3, 2014

Good Morning & Happy 72 Birthday Daddy….
Thank you Dad, for all the years of Giving & Caring, of Patience and loving discipline. Thank for all the years of listening to all my problems, guiding me into making my own decisions, and sharing my own disappointments as well as my dreams. Thank you for loving me enough to hold me Close, when I needed you most, and for loving me enough to let me go out on my own… I am who I am because of all you have done and been for me. I will always be grateful and I will always LOVE YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY (72 years) I LOVE YOU…. Me, Jimmy & Rena, all your grandchildren, and all your great grandchildren, & the ones in the future, will always love you, forever in our hearts, you are…
Love you Robin

Rena Smith

October 2, 2014

Hi Daddy,
Tomorrow would be your 72nd Birthday
here on earth . All 3 of us kids miss you deeply. I'm wrighting tonight, because I will be to sad too wright tomorrow. Happy Birthday My Precious Daddy . Look down on all 3 of us Robin, Jimmy, & Me . Make us smile about something in our past with U. I love U Daddy . I Miss U every day . tell all in Heaven I said HI .
Your loving Daughter

Rena Smith

September 18, 2014

Daddy,
We just found out today that U are going to have A Great Grand Daughter :-) ....
The first Girl in 21 years. I Love U Daddy. Miss U even more.

Robin

August 28, 2014

Good Morning Daddy, I wanted to let you know Nathaniel is Home from Kuwait. I am so happy he is safe and Home. Timothy, Nathaniel & I are all flying to Calif. to see Kandi and the boys for a week on the 7th.. I am so excited we will be all be together..well looks like Rena will be having 3 grandchildren by next year. Kimberly is getting married on the 6th of September, the day after you and Moma were married in 1962. 52 years later...Your family continues to grow. :) <3 You are the blessing from Heaven, for all of us. I Love you So Much Daddy...

Rena Smith

July 28, 2014

Hi Daddy,
Just thinking about U & Grandma :-). Missing y'all both. Hugs & kisses from here to Heaven...

June 26, 2014

Hey Daddy, You know Aunt Fran, is a great reminder. Happy Father's Day to you. I have been so busy with work, doc. & home it is a lot.. I do miss you every second of everyday... I love you forever. Love Robin

June 24, 2014

It's me again honey, don't remember whether I wished you a happy Father's day, better late than never, huh!! LOVING AND MISSING YOU. Sis

Rena Smith

April 22, 2014

Daddy, everything on Facebook is about You today. The whole family misses You. Marlene & Aaron Both put comments for you their. Love & miss you forever. Give everyone a hug for me in heaven ....

April 22, 2014

Gee honey, it's been 6 years now since you went to be with Jesus. I still miss you so much.

April 22, 2014

Hello Daddy, Today is 6 years from the last time I hugged you in my arms, I sure do miss you. Timothy and I went to Aunt Fran's for Easter dinner. We enjoyed spending time with them. I had some Banana pudding for you... You are always in my Heart. I am at my home, just me , 2 chihuahua's and 1 cat... Timothy lives in Lexington SC, Nathaniel in Kuwait, and Kandi in California.. I enjoy my peace at home. I miss you & LOVE you so much... Love you always. Your daughter Robin

March 17, 2014

Hey Daddy, It is St Patrick Day, I remember when you use to help us find four leaf clovers in our yard.. You told us how lucky we were, when we found one. I love those special times we spent together...GOD is Heaven's greatest Father, but you are Heaven's dad, papa, great papa... Love you always Robin

Rena Smith

March 16, 2014

hi Daddy, miss U bunches & Love U
even more.

February 18, 2014

Hey Daddy, I Miss you, wish you were down the road for me to come see you...I love you so much... Robin

February 3, 2014

hey bro, really miss you.

December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas my sweet daddy, well Timothy has his own apartment, Nathaniel is in Kuwait and Kandi and the boys are still in California...even though two of the three are far away, I was able to talk to all three today..I know you are enjoying the party and the celebration at Jesus birthday...My love is with you every second... I love you daddy... Robin

fran 'sis' cooper

December 16, 2013

Well, it's almost Christmas again. Miss you so much, Tell all the family that I hope you all have a happy birthday party with Jesus and pray for us all. love you.

Rena Smith

October 23, 2013

Hi Daddy, Just think about U today. Love ya bunches. Miss ya even more. Talk to ya later.

happy Birthday. Show this to mom

October 3, 2013

October 3, 2013

Happy Birthday brother. love you and miss you and always will. You and Jesus take care of mom, my children and the rest of the family.

October 3, 2013

Happy Birthday Daddy, to the best Daddy ever...I Love you so much, every second of every day is how much love I have for you. Jimmy sent me a song you use to listen to. You liked all kinds of music, and ones that made a joke to them (alwasy funny)I like the one by Abbott & Costello, "Who's on First" is on I like. Daddy you always made me smile, Here is a hug and kiss from me to you in Heaven on your Birthday. I love you so much daddy. :)

Robin

June 16, 2013

Happy Fathers' Day to the most amazing Dad, that Me, Jimmy, and Rena were blessed to have for 65 years. I Love you so much daddy. You have a wonderful day. All my love to you today. I send to you all our love, from your children, Grand Children, and Great grand children. I LOVE YOU!!! :-)

June 3, 2013

Hey Daddy, Today is Grandma's Birthday, She is 98 years old today, Please wish her Happy Birthday from Robin. I Love you Always.

Rena

May 20, 2013

Hi Daddy, I thought I would tell U that AARON & His Wife had there 2nd baby on 4-19-13. His name is (Kaleb Nathaniel). You now have 5 Great Grandsons, No girls, maybe one day. LOVE U VERY MUCH, MISS U EVERYDAY

April 23, 2013

Hey Daddy, just wanted to update the information about Aunt Grace. As GOD and you know she left this earth and came to heaven on November 12 2012. She was blessed to make it to 92 and 1/2 years of age. I believe she was the oldest relative that lived that long. she was so precious, mede me smile the way she would nudge her head side ways, eyebrows go up and smile when she did not know what to say. She is missed.

April 22, 2013

Good Morning Daddy, Today is Earth Day and 5 years now, from the last time I seen your beautiful face in front of me. I miss you so much. I planted an Apple tree in my yard, in your memory. I know you would like it because; you enjoyed Apples and Apple cider. Kandi and the boys are doing great, Timothy is doing great and Nathaniel has just received his promotion to E3, 1 year in the Army. Also planted some vegetables, this is the first year; I am praying they grow well. I seen Aunt Fran sent you a picture to put in your pocket (smile) she is precious. Jeffrey is getting to graduate High School, now all Jimmy's children are grown. I want you to know I think about you every day, I have your pictures were, I can see you all the time. I love you so much daddy. Love your daughter, Robin

siblings for ever

April 4, 2013

this is for you to put in your pocket.

April 4, 2013

Dear brother James, still loving you, still missing you.

January 1, 2013

HAPPY New Year Daddy. I love You.

December 26, 2012

Merry Christmas, to you my sweet Daddy. I Love you always. I send you love from me, Kandi, Timothy, Nathaniel, Liam, Aidan, and Gideon James... We all love you and would love to send you a great big HUG... Love Robin

Rena Smith

October 3, 2012

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!! I LOVE You & Miss U More than words can ever say. I read some b-day cards at the store today, And as always it made me cry.. Have fun in HEVEN, ITS STILL YOUR DAY U KNOW!!!! HUGS & KISES LOVE Rena

October 3, 2012

Happy Happy Birthday, Daddy.. "70" years today. You, the amazing man I grew up with, who always made birthdays fun wether they were small or big. I sang a birthday song to you today. I miss you and love you always. I went to visit Kandi and the boys, I always enjoy visiting them. Timothy is trying to buy a house right next door to me and Nathaniel is making job change decisions in the Army. I am do good, Aunt Grace is still hangin in there. Well, I pray you have a wonderful day in Heaven and I know you will...Love Robin

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You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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