John Smith was born December 10, 1928 in Dimebox, Texas. He was born to the union of Eddie Smith Sr. and Sarah Clemons. He confessed Christ and at an early age. John was one of eight children. He attended school in Bryan, Texas and later moved to Houston, Texas at a young age where he joined the United States Army. He served and was honorably discharged. He began his career at Weingarten Inc., where he retired and later started his own janitorial business. John later met and married the love of his life, his beautiful wife of 61 years, Esther Faye. They had one daughter, Yolanda Smith Hall, who was the love of his life. He always had a passion for welcoming family, friends and children. His other passion was cooking barbeque and working in his yard. He loved his grandson Anthony Hall, who helped him with everything (his back bone). He leaves to share and cherish his memories and love: his wife, Esther Faye, daughter Yolanda Hall, two grandchildren, Rev. Lawrence Anthony Hall (Garnita), LaRanda Hall and three great grandchildren; Crystal, Christina and Daniel of Houston, Texas, one sister Mae Della Johnson of Dallas, Texas and a host of special devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of relatives and friends. John is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Smith, Sr. and Sarah Clemons, three sisters and two brothers.
Friday, April 21, 2017 - 12:00PM Gethsemane Baptist Church • Houston, TX Processional ...................................................................................................Clergy & Family Obituary ...............................................................................................................Read Silently Solo......................................................................................................................Lovie Harbert Reading of the Holy Scripture The Old Testament.......................................................................................Rev. Carl Melton The New Testament..........................................................................Rev. John Henry Brown Prayer........................................................................................................ Rev. Morris George Solo...........................................................................................................Ruby (Candy) Lewis Resolutions & Acknowledgments....................................................................Kavon Harris Expressions.................................................................................................Rev. Geo Coleman Solo.................................................................................................................Samuella Melton The Spoken Word.............................................................................. Pastor Dennis C. Jones Invitation to Discipleship Recessional
ODE TO MY What a wonderful, magical surprise! Sometimes love arrives in disguise. I never saw this coming, Never anticipated such an awesome blessing. I was at the right place, When I spied your sweet, handsome face. It was at the right time, When you called me your goddess and I knew you were mine. My Angel, why did you have to fly so far away My Angel, just let one feather stay My Angel has flown away (My body is amortal, die I may, Together, our hearts will forever stay) Your Loving Wife,
Esther Faye
TRIBUTE TO
Do you have any idea how much you mean to me?!? You made such a difference by being a wonderful Daddy. I count on you for so much. I count on you for your strength, your knowledge, your faith, and your love. How can we thank God enough for you.... I Thessalonians 3:9
I thank God for You! Your Loving Daughter,
Yolanda
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for my Love your Sister, Mae Della Johnson
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TRIBUTE TO OUR
Words cannot express the way we feel about you Papa. We will miss you very deeply. You fought a long fight. Even with your sickness, you never stopped moving and you never gave up! Today, God saw that you were getting tired and needed rest, and we believe that you are in his presence. You’re not sick anymore and you can stand up and walk without any help. Thank you Papa for being our friend and we love you! P.S. Papa, we promise to take good care of Meme! Love your grandchildren,
Lauranda and Anthony
precious
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
C.L. Runnels Joseph Runnels Carl Williams Darrell Williams Stanley Smith Anthony Hall Milton McDaniel James Williams Trevin Rowell
Robert Carter John Carter Eugene Smith Langston Tubbs James Carter Kenneth Smith Rev. Lawrence Anthony Hall
FRIENDS FOR LIFE
Kenneth Dansby & Carolyn H. Williams
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the staff of Excels Home Health Care, VA Based Primary Care Staff, Briarwood Care, Memorial Hermann Southeast Staff, to all of the family members and friends for your phone calls, texts, flowers, meals and many expressions of encouragement, love and sympathy during our hours of bereavement. We thank you so much. God Bless you. The John Smith Family
SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks to Pastor Dennis Jones, the entire Gethsemane Church Family and the Masters Men Ministry for your love, prayers and support.
INTERMENT
Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038
REPAST
Gethsemane Baptist Church Please join the family for dinner and fellowship at the church.
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