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Alpha R. "Rick" Smith

FUNERAL HOME

Chiles' Funeral Home, Inc.

2100 Fairmount Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Alpha Smith Obituary

Mr. Alpha R. "Rick" Smith, loving and devoted husband of Louise L. Smith, died at Richmond Community Hospital on January 1, 2003. Other survivors include one daughter, Felicia Williams; two sons, Aaron (Colondra) and Brandon Rainey; three grandchildren; one sister, Karen Myers; niece, Sherelle Myers; other relatives and friends, one devoted, Leroy Fox. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be held Monday 11 a.m. Rev. Delores McQuinn officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jan. 2 to Jan. 5, 2003.

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Shelia Johnson-Family

January 13, 2003

You have our deepest sympathy,May God be with you.

SHANEIKA LAMBERT

January 6, 2003

YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED WE LOVE BUT GOD LOVED YOU BEST MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY

SHANEIKA AND SYLVIA LAMBERT

ruth reavis

January 5, 2003

Alpha will truly be missed. I have worked with him for the past 5 yrs at krogers. My prayers are with the family.

From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home

January 5, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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2100 Fairmount Avenue, Richmond, VA 23223

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Alpha R. "Rick" Smith

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