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Rona Bunch
July 12, 2022
Daddy, It´s hard to believe we are coming up on 8 years that you went to your eternal home. I am pretty sure that you have been getting things all ready for when Momma and the rest of us get there to join you. 8 years seems like a forever ago BUT it only seems like yesterday that you left. You are still missed DEARLY and held very close to our hearts. We think of you all the time if not every day. I said this to you before and I will say it again, we will see you real soon and when we do, it won´t seem like anytime has passed at all. I LOVE YOU DADDY!!
JoAnn Levesque
July 12, 2020
I still miss you Otis. I think of you often. You were a very kind, God loving man. You were one of the nicest persons Ive ever known. See you again someday in His glory!
JoAnn Levesque
Rona Bunch
January 11, 2016
I miss you Daddy!!
Happy Birthday Daddy!!! Miss you terribly!!
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October 5, 2014
Harold and Nancy Raughley
August 19, 2014
It was an honor and blessing to have crossed paths with O.C. on our mutual path to Glory. Our prayers are with you Barbara and your family.
Rona Bunch
August 18, 2014
It's been one month Daddy since you went home to be with The Lord!! We love and miss you more every day!!! Wish I could give you a BIG hug right now but I know that some day REAL soon I will be able to.
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Rip oc you will be missed but will see you again one day. Annette
Momma and Daddy
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August 4, 2014
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July 28, 2014
Thinking of you Daddy!!
Mary E. Chapman
July 26, 2014
Gone but not forgotten
Kay Little
July 22, 2014
We love you all dearly. Keeping you in our prayers.
Rona Bunch
July 21, 2014
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July 21, 2014
My sweet Daddy on his retirement day from the US NAVY.
Rona Bunch
July 21, 2014
July 20, 2014
To Barbara and family... My heart is broken for you all. O.C. was one of the best-hearted and loving men I ever knew and so devoted to his family and his faith. He cared about everyone else before himself. He was one of the best nurses I've known. I am proud he was my co-woker, my boss,and friend to me and me family for almost 20 years. He will be so missed by everyone who knew him. I'm sorry I missed his service. It was past before I knew when it was being held.
Norma Asbury
Donald Winn
July 19, 2014
OC and I served in the Navy together. He was a great leader and human being. We met at the Cancer Specialists of NF twice and the last time he told me how he was glad to be sick as it had brought him closer to God. I hope I can have the same confidence later; I will certainly try to follow his example. Fair Winds and Following seas shipmate.
July 19, 2014
My prayers are with you Barbara and family OC was great friend to work with everytime i see a bag of fritos i think of OC he was always eating them at work oh how he loved them. He was always there for me when i needed him to pray for me oh what a great man of God he was. You will be misses Otis but will rejoice one day again with you in heaven.
Laurie Krause
July 19, 2014
OC and I worked together for many years at the endoscopy center. I will always remember how he put everyone he came in contact with at ease. He made it his mission to make tired and fearful patients smile with jokes about today being his first day on the job and how glad they should be that he had just watched the training video. He made me smile every day and was a source of strength when anyone needed him. I remember being inspired by his obvious love for and dedication to "Barb" and how his face would light up when he spoke about Baylor. My most sincere condolences on the loss of the wonderful man--please know I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary John
July 19, 2014
Rona.my heart goes out to you and your family at this time of the loss of your Dad. He fought bravely and you were with him.throughout his entire journey. Peace be with you.
Reggie & Carl
July 18, 2014
Rona, Barbara & Baylor
OC was a real fighter and fought to the end. He touch many heart with his genuine love & caring nature. I will never forget how he never failed to visit me whenever I was hospitalized and he was nearby! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss, just remember that he is in a better place now.
Reggie & Carl
Dave McFee
July 18, 2014
O.C. was a true warrior for The Lord. It was a privilege to have known him! I will miss seeing him at tTurning Point...
JoAnn Levesque
July 18, 2014
I will miss you Otis, but hope to see you again in His Glory! Love you Otis! JoAnn Levesque
Todd Troxell
July 18, 2014
He was OT to me not OC. If I said it once I have said it a million times. He is the closest thing to an angel I have ever met. I got to tell him wherever he is going "put in a good word for me because I know you are going to the right place and I need all the help I can get" Will miss this Yoo-Hoo drinking, smiling man/angel. I did not know angels liked Yoo-Hoo so much.
Larry & Johnnie Downing
July 18, 2014
Barbara and family, we were so saddened to learn just moments ago that O.C. passed on Wednesday. He was a real fighter and fought to the end. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and certainly will be in the days to come. We thank you both for your friendship and prayers for Larry and I over the past three years. I am thankful for the time God has given us to get to know a little bit more about you and O.C. May God give you comfort and peace in the months ahead. If Larry and I can help in any way, please let us know. In His love,
Barbara Manning
July 18, 2014
To all who believe in God's mercy and grace, will meet their loved ones face to face, where time is endless and joy unbroken and only the words of love are spoken. To a wonderful Man of God.
Lisa Laughlin
July 18, 2014
We love you OC and can't wait to celebrate with you in His presence.
Kathy Tyson
July 18, 2014
Anyone that ever crossed his path certainly received a blessing. He was a kind and sweet man and nurse. He will be missed.
Tim and Lorraine Chapman
July 18, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dena McMillan Morgen
July 18, 2014
In our thoughts and prayers ?
Lora Golden
July 18, 2014
Please know you have my deepest sympathy for you and your family at this time. I will be praying for you and thinking of you. Love you lots
My Daddy and Adam!! Our family is so blessed to have had Adam come into our lives with working with him at Baptist South.
Rona Bunch
July 18, 2014
Barbara Hanuscin
July 18, 2014
Dear Barb and family, my deepest condolences at this time..Otis was a wonderful person, humanitarian, compassionate, ethical and moral man. I am glad to have had him as a colleague years ago but more as a friend through the years that even if contact not frequent, one knew you were friends and there if needed. The Christmas cards and notes keep the link along with an occassional phone call wanting to catch up on fellow coworkers who had popped into his mind...His smile will be remembered as we celebrate the goodness he brought to this world..God Bless you,
Amy Monachino
July 18, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your incredible husband/ father/grandfather. I loved hearing the stories about your family. Please give Baylor a big hug, and know your family is in our prayers.
Debi Tillis
July 18, 2014
I never had the honor of knowing O.C. Smith personally, but felt I did as his precious daughter Rona always spoke of him, and how much she loved him. Smith family, Rona and Baylor, know you are in my thoughts and prayers. He is in a better place now, and yes, cancer free! May your heart recall the happier times of his life with you, and may these memories sustain you during this time of loss.
Glenn and Millie Sorensen
July 18, 2014
Barbara and family, while we are sad at OC's death we rejoice in knowing that he lives today be our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God will provide the peace of heart over the days to come. Sending our love.
Brenda McEachern
July 18, 2014
O.C. you will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have met you. You loved your family and they loved you in one of the deepest emotions I've seen in a family environment. May you rest in peace.
July 18, 2014
I will always remember the smiles and hugs we shared at church. You " brightened the corner" where you sat. Barbara, what a special couple you are. The two of you are imprinted in my mind as one. It is with love for you and O.C. that I say he shall be missed. In prayer with God for you, Judy Swindull
Crystal Hale
July 18, 2014
R.I.P.
Bob Baker
July 18, 2014
I was so saddened to hear of O.C.'s passing, but know he's now at peace. I've known O.C. for almost 20 years working with him at both Baptist and Orange Park hospitals. We both had a wonderful time working together. He will truely be missed.
Clay and Bonnie Pearson
July 18, 2014
Our deepest sympathy and love to Barbara, Rona, Baylor, Charles and Dori for your loss of your beloved O.C. May God bless and keep each of you during this difficult time and always, and may he grant you peace and comfort.
Rona Bunch
July 18, 2014
My Dearest Daddy!! I know you are in heaven right now celebrating with Grandma and Grandpa Smith!! I am sure she was waiting on you at the gates of heaven!! You guys are rejoicing, eating and you are CANCER free!! AMEN!!!! Last night after you went home to be with The Lord, Charles noticed for the first time since you had been home from the hospital, that the sky was clear and the stars were shining brightly:) I love you and miss you dearly!! I can't wait to see you again!! Shine bright on us Daddy!! Love your little Girl!!
Deb&Moe Ferland
July 18, 2014
O.C our dear friend you are one special person. Thank you for the leadership you gave Moe. Until we meet again, may you rest n peace.
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