- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of the late Robert "Bob" Smith, Jr., Saturday, November 25, 1995, Two O'clock in the Afternoon, Services Held At Malone Memorial Institutional Church of God in Christ, 401 South Ivey Lane, Orlando, Florida, Officiating, Bishop Melton L. Sconiers, Pastor and Jurisdictional Prelate Church of God in Christ - Western Florida, Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Orlando, Florida
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 1995-11-25
- Subject:
- African American men--Florida--Orlando--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Florida--Orlando--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Florida--Orlando---History--20th century
Funeral service--Florida--Orlando--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Florida--Orlando--History--20th century
African Americans--Florida--Orlando--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Florida, Orange County, Orlando, 28.53834, -81.37924
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Robert Smith, Jr. Birth date: January 30, 1933. Death date: December 5, 1997. Funeral date: December 12, 1997. Church: Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home (Akron, Ohio). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_smithjrrobert19951225
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_smithjrrobert19951225
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
TRIBUTES OF LOVE
from YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN
Lois:
"Bob, I have loved you ever since I was
15 years old. We promised each other that
we would stay together until 'death do us
part.' Now that the 'evening shade' has
closed on us, alll can say is, 'Good night,
Sweetheart. I still do and always will love
you."
Betty:
"Daddy, you knew what I was thinking before I thought it. If it was right, you praised me. If it was wrong, you corrected me.
Thank you for your guidance."
Judy:
"Daddy, the -closeness that we shared as father and daughter will forev~r live afresh and stron~ in me until I see you again. I love you.
Larry:
"Daddy, I miss you already. You taught me how to' do so many things, especially masonry work.' I will always continue in
your footsteps."
Roger:
"Daddy, I'll always remember you for your 'strengths and know-how'. It has made a lasting impression on me. As a result of you being an example for me to pattern my own life after, I'll be able to handle any situation. I'm forever indebted to you.
Love always!"
Bobbie:
"Daddy, I remember you teaching me how to laugh even in the midst of trials and tribulations, and then I knew everything
would be okay. Love you always!"
Jv His life is now a beautiful memory, And his absence a silent
~ grief, He is a/seep in God's beautiful garden, ~~j~ Surrounded with sunshine and perfect peace.
~Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
T!}onorarp t}allbtarer~
Larry Smith
Rogers Smith, Sr. Charlie Wri_ght, Jr. William L. Duncan
Robert E :ah
Rogers Sr ith, Jr. Charlie Wright, III Roderick Smith
~ctibt ~allbearer~
_ Nephews
Johnny Maye
James Taylor
Wilmon Taylor, Jr.
Barney Earl Taylor
Tommie Terry
Russell Scott
jflotutr atttnbant~
Mothers and Missionaries of Malone Memorial
wmlitb ~incert ~ppteciation
"Words alone cannot tell you fittingly that your kindness has meant so much that -only ONE we know can e'er
repay each kindnesS here below. Therefore to HIM, we delegate what we cannot express... May God richly bless you for your thoughtfulness." ...The Smith Family
DINNER
will be served in the M. L. Sconiers Fellowship Hall immediately after the committal services.
Professional Services Entrusted to
BRINSON'S FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC.
726 South Tampa Avenue Orlando (407) 425-7561 Mr. Albert C. Brinson, III Director and Owner
"Our Family Serving Your Family ...Because We Care."
CELEBRATING THE LIFE
of the late
Robert "Bob-" Smith, Jr.
Saturday, November 25., 1995 Two 0 'clock in the Afternoon
Services Held At
MALONE MEMORIAL INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 401 South lvey Lane Orlando, Florida -Officiating Bishop Melton L. Sconiers Pastor and Jurisdictional Prelate
Church of God in Christ - Western Florida INTERMENT
Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Orlando, Florida
v
JLift' s l\tfltctions
7o everything there is a season and a purpose... "
-Ecclesiastes 3
"A time to be born"- Mr. Robert ~~Bob" Smith was born on April 21 1922 in Americus, Georgia, to Mrs. Louise Green Smith and Mr: Robdrt Smith, Sr. He was the eldest of five children in his loving family.
"A time to build up"- 1'Bob"wasaveteran of World War II who
served for four years in the United States Army and received an honorable disd1arge. "A time to love"- Mr. Smith met the lovel~ Mattie Lois Scott, and on February 7, 1946, they were united in Holy Matrimony. The Smiths moved to Orlando in1946 and have been residents in the W~st Orlando community for 49 years. ~Labor, it is a gift of God" - In 1948, Mr. Smith was ve!Y fortunate to become a student- under the tutelege of M~. C. E.
Mosley, who was teaching the masonrY. trade to veterans in
Orlando. Mr. Smith learned his trade well and was a successful craftsman in his chosen field. He was kpown for his wonderful masonrY artwork in Ft Lauderdale, Miami~ The Bahamas, and around Orlando--most recently, at The Arena in downtown Orlando. The homes that he built are models of his artistry.
"A time to gather"- The legacy he has le_ft behind tipifies that he was a strong-willed; jovial, and loving man who enjoyed making others laugh. He was very giving--sometimes too giving. The young and old loved Mr. Smith. The h~hest honor ne cherished was being "the king of his castle. Listening and singing gospel music was his greatpa_stime. Few knew i~ out he was also a Bible scholar who could quote the scriptures rrom his heart His favorite scripture was Psalms 23.
"A time to die" - After a lifetime of receiving an abundance of love from his wife, children and family, Mr. Smith's last prayer to God was-, "Lord,_p_lease take me home with you." On Friday, November 18; 1995, he was translated from earthly labor to his eternal rewara.
"A time to mourn"- Mr. Smith leaves to mourn his transition: A Loving Wife of 49 years: Mrs. Mattie Lois Smith; Three daughters: Betty Jean Smith, Jud_y Wright and Bobb.ie Ann , Smith, all of Orlando; Two S!Jns: Larry Smith, Orlando; and Rogers Smith, Atlanta, Georgia; ~devoted son-in-law: Deputy Chief Charlie Wright, Orlando; A devoted daughter-in-law: Laural Jean Smitn, Atlanta; Ten grandchildren; Five greatgrandchildren; Two sisters: Helen Williams, Columbus, Georgia; and Ella Frances Rivers, Atlanta; Brothers: Carl Smith, Ft. Lauderdale, and Benjamin Smith, Americus, Georgia; Three sisters-in-law; Three brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews and sorrowing friends.
''jforeb~r
1ln ur ~tart~''
~salm 23
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want, He maketh me to lie down in green pastures,
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me !n the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Yea, though I wa]k through the valley of the shadows of death, I will fear no evil: For Thou art with me. Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my ene~mies. Thou qnointest my head with oil, My cup runneth over. Surely good and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord, forever.
+ + ORDER OF SERVICES
ELDER RAYMOND BEACHUM, SR. - PRESIDING -
PART I- THANKSGIVING AND SUPPLICATION
PRELUDE .............. Medley of Hymns ... ......... The Or-ganist
PROCESSIONAL ................ Officiants and The Smith Family
INVOCATION .................................... .. Elder Eddie McCray
PART II - COMFORT FROM THE GOSPEL
SCRIPTURE READINGS
THE OLD TESTAMENT................... Elder Jerome Mallett Psalm 27:1-14
THE NEW TESTAMENT ............. Elder Albertis Timmons I Corinthians 15:50-58
SELECTION........... ............................. .............. .. .. The Choir
PART UI- TRIBUTES AND INSPIRATIONS
REFLECTIONS - Deacon Clarence Pegues - Missionary Martha V. Stevenson
RESOLUTIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............. Sister Margarett A. Hester
Church Secretary SELECTION ........................................................ The Choir THE EULOGY .................................... Bishop M. L. Sconiers RECESSIONAL
Auxiliaries Serving Today Malone Memorial's Nurses and Ushers