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Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct thy path.
Proverbs 3: 5-6
The world was blessed with the birth of Julius Caesar Smith, January 19, 1952, to Clarence Smith and
Elizabeth Smith Cottrell who preceded him in death. He departed this life on Monday, May 14, 2018. The success of his life was not determined by accumulation, but by the many contributions he made. At the early age of eight, he confessed a hope in Christ at White Stone Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend L.S. Sorrell. There he served as a member of the Youth and Young Adult Choir, then a member of the Male Chorus and a faithful member of the Deacon Board. Julius retired from BNSS (Burlington Northern Railroad) December 31, 2017. Julius was a faithful servant who loved the Lord, Church, Family, and work. Two sisters, Brenda Joyce Smith and Janice (Edward) Davis of Paris Califonia, three brothers-in-law, Elton (Verna) Frank (Shirley) Jones, Jr. and Eugene Jones, two sisters-in-law, Jerry (Arthur) Pipkins and Annie Mae Grant preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Alfreda Smith, four sons; Julius C. Smith, Jr. (Coshia) Dennis Hollimon (Melanie), William Hollimon, Jr., one daughter, Tameka Watson; four brothers, Ellis Cottrell of Atlanta, Georgia, Ulice (Peggy) Cottrell, Clarence Walker of California, Larry Walker of California, one sister, Faye Williams of Chicago, Illinois, mother-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie Bradshaw, four grandchildren, two loving aunts; Louise (Willie) Lester and Georgia Nicholson, four brothers-in-law; Maurice (Ramon) Jones, Michael (Anesta) Jones, Dewey Jones, three sisters-in-law, Earline Sanders (Cliff), Deborah (William) Anderson, Johnnie Mae (Matthew) McDaniels. He also leaves to cherish his memories, a host of devoted cousins, nieces, nephews, co-workers and friends.
The Memory of a good person is a “Blessing.�
Proverbs 10: 7
Celebration The Celebration of Life Saturday, May 19, 2018 10:30 A.M.
White Stone Missionary Baptist Church
187 S. Parkway E. • Memphis, Tennessee 38106
Dr. Walker D. Wright ~Officiating~
Musical Prelude Processional Selection..................................................................................................................................................Choir Scripture Reading: Old Testament.................................................................................................Minister Albert Johnson
White Stone M. B. Church
New Testament..................................................................................................Reverend George Warr
White Stone M. B. Church
Prayer..............................................................................................................................Bro. Benjamin Taylor Solo...................................................................................................................................Reverend Will Smith “What is This?”
Expressions
(3 Minutes, Please)
Bro. William Baskins
Chairman, Deacon Board
Mr. Carey Dotson Co-worker
Family Member Willie Cole
Male Chorus
BNSF Mrs. Sylvia Mathena Carver High School, Class of 1970
Words of Comfort.......................................................................................................Reverend Kenneth Moses St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church - Olive Branch, MS
Acknowledgments................................................................................................................Mrs. Scottie Moses Selection..................................................................................................................................................Choir Eulogy..............................................................................................................................Dr. Walker D. Wright Pastor, White Stone M. B. Church
Recessional
~Acknowledgements ~ Julius C. Smith, Sr.
We the family of would like to thank everyone for your phone calls, visits, and prayers. We are grateful to the Hospice Team from Methodist Alliance for their loving care. Also special thanks to Mrs. Cheryle Braswell, Mrs. Anita Hunt, and Mr. Tevin Smith. I would like to extend special thanks to Ms. Gloria Worthy and Ms. Helen Robinson for introducing Julius to me.
~Honorary Pallbearers ~ Deacons and Trustees
~Active Pallbearers ~
Dennis Hollimon Tevin Smith Carey Dotson Frankie Ayers, Jr.
~Committal Rites & Interment ~ Saturday, May 19, 2018 • 12:00 Noon Memorial Park Southwoods 5485 Hacks Cross Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38125
Derrick Jones Darryl Lester Anthony Lester
~Repast ~
White Stone Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 187 S. Parkway E. Memphis, Tennessee 38106
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