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Joseph Leonard Smith II

Joseph Smith Obituary

SMITH Joseph Leonard Smith II, 63, passed away January 24, 2003, surrounded by his loving family. He served 25 years in the U.S. Navy before retiring as a highly decorated Chief Petty Officer. Joseph spent the last 10 years of his working years with the U.S. Postal Service. Joseph enjoyed basket making, cooking, and was a member of Mandarin Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Dallas Smith, and their seven children, Sue, Tricia, Joseph, Troy, Christy, Kristin and Cheryl as well as many grand and great grandchildren. Joseph leaves behind three sisters, Judith Hall of Inverness, FL, Helen Hacker of Commerce Township, MI, and Nina Rowe of Saint Louis, MO. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 28th at Mandarin Presbyterian Church, 12001 Mandarin Road in Mandarin. In lieu of flowers, If preferred, donations may be sent to, Camp Okawehna (for children who do dialysis), 4221 Southpoint Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216. Arrangements by HARDAGE- GIDDENS MANDARIN FUNERAL HOME. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 26, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
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9 Entries

Susie

February 24, 2003

I thank everyone for all they have given Dad over the years. I miss and love him more than words can say. He was the greatest person I know.

Sandra Smith

February 14, 2003

I want to thank all our children for the wonderful "Memorial Service" for my sweetie. We had 21 years together and 17 of those married, and I will miss him greatly, but know he is in a better place ,and we will be together someday as GOD promises us.

Joseph Smith

February 6, 2003

You have touched so many lives in ways that you never knew. We will all miss your stubborness and the way you made us feel loved, even when you were unhappy with us. Thank you.

Trish Smith

February 3, 2003

To all of you:

I would like to say thank you to all of your who shared your lives and love with my father and our family.

My father loved to talk about everything, he told great stories. I hope that everyone had a chance to listen to these stories as they are our memories of great times with together.

Your many cards, emails, flowers, love and prayers have been greatly appreciated over these few months.

I am grateful to have all of you in my life.

Thank you, Trish

Mikki Voisine

January 30, 2003

To "Papa Joe"'s family - one and all, I wish to send you all my prayers during this extremely difficult time. Just know that "Papa Joe" is no longer in pain and is where he is meant to be. I had the great fortune to get to know him as an "adopted" dad and a wonderful person. I thank you all for letting me into your lives and will carry with me many wonderful memories of times together.

May God bless and keep you all.

Mikki(another adopted daughter!)

Judy & Chuck Hall

January 30, 2003

To all of you,thank you for your loving tributes and support of Joe and his family. To Joe's life partner Sandy and his exceptional kids Sue ,Trish,Troy.Joe Jr,Chisty,Cheryl,and Chris we thank you for your selfless care of our brother "Joe PIff" We sisters.Judy,Helen & Nina are sure going to miss our scalawag brother as are his "big brothers in-law" Chuck,Al & Louis. Judy Hall eldest sister

janice tripp

January 28, 2003

sandy,trish and family.im sorry for your loss. the times i met Mr.Smith he was always nice to me and i enjoyed talking to him about cooking.he will always be remembered.

KEN & CAROL KELSAY

January 27, 2003

JOE WAS A GOOD NEIGHBOR, GOOD FRIEND,and GOOD PERSON. WE WILL ALWAYS SEE HIM AT THE FENCE.

KEN & CAROL

Kimberly Wolfe

January 26, 2003

Love & Prayers goes out to the Family & Friends of Mr. Joe Smith.

I've had the opportunity to meet him & was touched by his kindness & making me feel welcome in his home.

May his Family & Friends know that he's NOT in pain anymore. May God comfort you all during this time of sorrow.

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