August 27, 1927 - March 11, 2019
Pentecostal Tabernacle International Inc. 18415 NW 7th Ave Miami Gardens, Florida 33169 March 26, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Pastor S. Robert Stewart - Officiant
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Obituary
rthniel Smith was born August 27, 1927 to Catherine McClakinCole and John Smith in Low River, Trelawny, Jamaica. He was the 2nd of nine children; the first child, Winston, died in 2011. He has seven surviving siblings: Percy Williams, Herman Cole, Adassa Edwards, Lucille Walker, Vinette Highman, Cybil Wright, and Dareth Stubb. Arthniel Smith married Gloria Walters; they had six children: Claudette Robbins Rubinger, Raymond Smith, Glenda Washington, Maureen Smith Terry, Hope Brown, and Barbara Smith. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren: Sharmaine Davis, Porsha Washington Mgambo, Michelle Washington, Lisa Amarante, Nicole Robbins, Dave Robbins, Ray Smith, Jr., Susan Smith, Willie Brown, Christopher Brown, Janine Terry, Jasmine Terry, Elijah Terry, nine great grandchildren, nieces and nephews across England, Canada, and Jamaica. Mr. Arthniel Smith worked as a civilian bus driver for the military and was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He drove buses from the Guantanamo Bay base into No Man’s Land, Cuba. Years later, Mr. Smith moved to the United States with his wife and family and worked as a truck driver for Venture Trucking Company for 27 years. After decades of marriage they divorced and he later married his current wife, Meurita Smith; they have been together more than 30 years. In 1969, Arthniel Smith accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was baptized and received the gift of the Holy Spirit at Faith Temple Pentecostal Church in Kingston, Jamaica, led by Pastor E.F. Robotham. Mr. Smith loved people and would not hesitate to talk with friends and strangers about Christ. He served in various assemblies as a deacon, usher, choir member, and played guitar during services. His final church home was Pentecostal Tabernacle International, Miami Gardens, Florida, which is led by Pastor S. Robert Stewart. Mr. Smith will be remembered as a family man who loved God and the Word of God. He will be remembered for raising his children to know the Word of God. Arthniel firmly believed the scripture, Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it”. Arthniel is loved and will truly be missed.
Order of Service
Praise & Worship
Opening Remarks
Pastor S. Robert Stewart
Prayer Elder Ralston McKenzie Scripture Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Bro. Kirby Trim
Congregational Hymn
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Reflection Sis. Cora Smith Bro. Christopher Bryan Song Sis. Daisy Miller Pentab Seniors Ministry Memories Open tributes – limited to a maximum time of 3 minutes each Video Presentation Song Pentab Worship Ministry Message
Pastor S. Robert Stewart
Prayer for the Family Closing Hymn I’ll Fly Away
Acknowledgments Thank You
The family wishes to acknowledge their deep appreciation for the many expressions of love, concern, and kindness shown in this time of sorrow.
Professional Services
Royal Funeral Service Inc. 17475 NW 27th Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33056 305-625-6818
Design, Layout & Printing
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A P lace Called Heaven Unknown Author
I have a place that waits for me A place I love, called Calvary Where Angels sing and rejoice all day And children laugh, run and play. Here the Master holds my hand As we walk through Heaven’s land This is the place I’ve dreamed of for so long So beautiful, so heavenly like the angels’ song
Interment
March 27, 2019 10:45 a.m. FRED HUNTER’S MEMORIAL GARDENS NORTH 3001 N 72nd Ave., Hollywood, FL 33024 (954) 989-1550 The Memorial Keepsake A Production of
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