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Leon Joseph Smith Jr.

Leon Smith Obituary

SMITH Leon Joseph Smith, Jr. died Tuesday, September 30, 2008. He was born November 8, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents, Leon J. Sr. and Zenobia Smith (both deceased). Funeral service will be held 12 Noon Friday, September 3, 2008 in St. James Baptist Church located at 200 Martin King Jr. Dr., Macclenny, FL. Leon was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a retired School Board employee. He is survived by his children, Kary (Pamela) Smith, Leon (Nicole) Smith III and Reggie Smith; brothers, William M. Smith, George (Dee) Smith and Sylvester Smith; sisters, Vera Wyche and Jacqueline Davis; other relatives including grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Smith will rest in the mortuary for visitation of friends Thursday, (TODAY) October 2, 2008 from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Interment will be held Monday, October 6, 2008 in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Community Hospice or The American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Phillips Mortuary, 4815 Avenue B., Garcia M. Phillips, L.F.D., (904) 768-0666. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2008.

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MARTHA BURNS-SHIDER

October 5, 2008

TO MEMBERS OF AN UNFORGETTABLE FAMILY, MY PRAYERS FOR CONTINUED GODLY PEACE AND COMFORT NOW AND DAYS TO COME.

Arthur R. Smith USMC (Ret)

October 2, 2008

Go in Peace Marine. SEMPER FI

EDNA CAIN KENDRICK

October 2, 2008

MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO EACH OF YOU IN THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVEONE. MAY THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH TRANSCENDS ALL UNDERSTANDING, COMFORT AND KEEP YOU IS OUR PRAYER.

THE CAIN FAMILY

Gracia Miller

October 2, 2008

Dear
Loved Ones: Our prayers are with you. The Muller Children Family
Reunion connection of Central Florida (Snowhill & Sanford) sends
love and heartfelt condolences. Gracia Muller Miller (Snowhill, FL)

Mr. Eddie & Fertrice Weaver

October 2, 2008

Leon, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. As much as we try to prepare ourselves for the lost of a parent the pain and sorrow is still there. Just trust in god and he will comfort you and your family in your time of need. We love you, and God Bless all of you.

Connie Gullatt(Edwards)

October 2, 2008

My prayers and blessings are with you and the family.

JACKIE SHUMAN COBB

October 2, 2008

TO THE SMITH FAMILY: SORRY TO HEAR OF LEON'S PASSING. HE WAS WELL KNOWN AND WELL LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.HE WILL BE MISSED. MAY THE LORD FOREVER KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS CARE. A FRIEND TO THE FAMILY, JACKIE SHUMAN COBB

Bernard Wright (Cuz)

October 1, 2008

Dear Leon Jr.
I regret that I never got to pick you up and get you over to Mr. Guinyard's home before your transition. He would have enjoyed having you to remember all the good old days of yesteryears. He would have easily remembered the announcer who once said, "Ladies and gentelmen, Smitty is now down with the count". Many may say that you are again down with the count, but I can rest assure that you will get up again, one day. You slipped away from us but I know that we shall all see you again when all the saints of God go marching in. Adios, farewell. See you in the morning.

Rebecca Highsmith

October 1, 2008

May the light and love which Leon gave to each of you continue to shine in your hearts. Thanking God for his life and thinking of you during this time, may God continue to bless each of you!

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