One Hundred Years of Abundant Life, The Reverend Doctor William Chauncey Smith, Sr., Pastor Emeritus, Shiloh Baptist Church, Jonesboro, & Fortson Memorial Baptist Church, Dahlonega, October 28, 1910 - January 13, 2010, A Celebration of Life, Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 11 o'clock in the morning, Shiloh Baptist Church, 216 West Mill Street, Jonesboro, Georgia, Pastor Otis N. White Jr., Officiating, Reverend Benjamin H. Glass, Presiding

The Obituary
The Reverend Doctor William Chauncey Smith, Sr. was born on October 28, 1910 in Alpharetta, Georgia to the late Oscar Sharon Smith and the late Helen Maranda Martin Smith. In the early 1920s the family moved to Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia so that the Smith children could get a better primary education. Reverend Smith was the eldest of nine children. Six ofhis siblings have preceded him death.
He received his education from Georgia Baptist College, formally known as Central City College in Macon, Georgia. He did further study at Morris Brown College.
Reverend Smith was involved in many professional organizations. The list of organizations in which he was involved included, but was not limited to: The Progressive National Baptist Convention, Union Middle River Baptist Association, New Era State Convention, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Atlanta Missionary Baptist Association, Clayton County Ministerial Alliance, Executive Committee of the Morehouse School of Religion, and Atlanta Baptist Minister' s Union.
In May of 2004, Reverend Smith received the Sacred Degree of Doctor of Divinity from the Baptist International Bible Institute. He is listed in the Oxford Book of Who's Who. On Christmas Day 1997, a star was named Reverend William Chauncey Smith, Sr. The star named in his honor is located in the Aquila (Eagle) Constellation in the Milky Way Galaxy. His name is immortalized in the firmament. This star information is included in the International Star Registry, which is held in a vault in Switzerland and sanctioned by the United States Copyright Office.
Reverend Smith was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church in Norcross, Georgia where he was pastor in the late thirties through the mid-fifties. During the sixty-five years that he was pastor, he had pastorates in Georgia in the following cities Austell, Norcross, Athens, Monroe, Dahlonega and Jonesboro. He was Pastor Emeritus for both Shiloh Baptist Church and Fortson Memorial Baptist Church.
A world traveler, Reverend Smith spoke in many pulpits around the world including: Rome, Italy; Tokyo, Japan; and Zaire, Africa. He did an extensive tour of the Holy Land in the late sixties. He referred to his travels as inspirational and educational.
Reverend Smith was married to the late Viola Williams Smith for fortynine years and six months. To that union were born four children: E. Paulette Smith-Epps of Atlanta, Georgia; and Thomas Gerald Smith of Minneapolis, Minnesota; William Chauncey Smith, II (deceased) and Joseph Wayne Smith (deceased). In addition, he had one son-in-law, William Given Epps, Sr.; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Reverend Smith was married to the former Mary 0. Fryer of Augusta, Georgia since 1994. This union expanded Reverend Smith's immediate family. There are five additional children who are: Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Fryer, Sr. (LeSherma); Mrs. Edith Larke; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lamback (Gwendolyn); Mr. Herman D. Fryer and Mrs. Norma Fryer Cato. There are seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Additional survivors include: a sister, Helen Elizabeth Smith; a brother, Oscar Rubin Smith (Essie Mae); a foster daughter, Marva Swanson (Joe) and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
During the last three years of his life, Reverend Smith resided at NurseCare of Buckhead (a nursing home) where he inspired the staff as he praised the Lord often. He thanked the Lord for everything he was given to him, for every service that was provided and for everyone of his caregivers. He insisted on saying the grace for the whole eating area before each meal. On Wednesday morning, January 13, 2010, Reverend Smith fell asleep in the arms of Jesus.
Reverend Smith lived an abundant Christian life. He touched many, many lives and all are better for having the honor of having known him. He brought warmth and joy wherever he went. Therefore, we must celebrate this blessing from God in the person that was Reverend Doctor William Chauncey Smith, Sr.

Flower Bearers
Mother' s Ministry, Shiloh Baptist Church
Pallbearers
Deacon' s Ministry, Shiloh Baptist Church Fortson Memorial Baptist Church Deacons
Deacons Ordained by Reverend Smith
Acknowledgement
Blessings come to us in many ways, through prayer, faith, friendship and love, through sharing both sorrow and gladness. Thank you to all of you who offered love, help and moral support to us and to Reverend Smith, especially when his health began to fail. A special thanks is extended to Reverend White and the Shiloh Baptist Church Family. Over the past ten years since Reverend Smith retired, you have been faithful to him and you honored him beyond measure as your Pastor Emeritus.
Nurse Care of Buckhead, we thank you for providing loving and tender care for Reverend Smith when he needed it most. Your love and concern for him will never be forgotten.
Your gifts of love during our bereavement were and still are a source of comfort and encouragement. It has helped us sustain the loss of a husband and father.
Thank you and may God bless you in His divine way. Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
The Family of The Reverend Doctor William Chauncey Smith, Sr.
Program Participants
Darryl Jackson, Shiloh Baptist Church Musician Trey Clegg, Organist and Choir Master, St. Paul's Episcopal Church Choirs from Shiloh Baptist Church and St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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One Hundred Years of
Abundant Life
The Reverend Doctor William Chauncey Smith, Sr.
Pastor Emeritus
Shiloh Baptist Church, Jonesboro &
Fortson Memorial Baptist Church, Dahlonega
October 28, 1910 -January 13, 2010
A Celebration of Life
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11 o'clock in the morning
Shiloh Baptist Church
216 West Mill Street Jonesboro, Georgia Pastor Otis N. White, Jr., Officiating Reverend Benjamin H. Glass, Presiding

One Hundre d Years of
Abundant Life
Th e R ever e nd Doctor William Chauncey Smith, Sr.
1910-2010
The Programme
Reverend Benjamin H Glass, Presiding Pastor, Clear Springs Baptist Church, Alpharetta Prelude..................................................................Medley of Hymns
Processional
Instrumental Meditation ...... "Amazing Grace" ....................arr. Trey Clegg
Congregational Hymn ..... "I Am on the Battlefield" ................ .. .Hymna1493
Invocation ..............................Bishop Dr. William L. Sheals, Senior Pastor Hopewell Baptist Church, Norcross
Scriptures Lamentations 3:22-26; 31 -33 ............The Very Reverend Robert C. Wright, Rector, St. Paul Episcopal Church, Atlanta Romans 12.. .........................................Reverend James Miller, Pastor Zion Grove Baptist Church, Ellenwood
Solo ............. "A City Called Heaven" ............Dr. Sharon J. Willis, Soprano Traditional
Scriptures Psalm 27 .............. .. .. ...................Reverend Darrell E. Watkins, Pastor Fortson Memorial Baptist Church, Dahlonega Romans 8:28-39 ..... .................. ........ .Reverend Ronald L. Hill, President Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union
Congregational Hymn.... "I Want Jesus to Walk With Me" ...........Hymnal 503

Tributes (Two Minutes Please) Reverend Edward L. Ellis, Jr. , Mentee
Pastor, First Bryan Baptist Church, Savannah Second Vice President New Era State Convention Mother Eva Marie Collier, President Mother 's Ministry, Shiloh Baptist Church
Mr. William G. Epps, Jr. , Grandson Dr. Orlando Winters, Senior Pastor
Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Atlanta Moderator, Atlanta Baptist Association
Congregational Spiritual. .........."Soon-a Will Be Done" ............Hymnal 492 Reverend Benjamin H. Glass, Moderator
Union Middle River Baptist Association Reverend W.L. Cottrell, Senior Pastor,
Beulah Baptist Church, Atlanta New Era Convention Reverend James H. Pullin, Senior Pastor Greater Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Progressive National Baptist Convention Mrs. E. Paulette Smith-Epps, Daughter
Selection .............. "He Never Failed Me Yet" ..........Composer, Robert Ray
Eulogy ............... ............... ...............Reverend Otis N. White, Jr., Pastor Shiloh Baptist Church, Jonesboro
Closing Prayer ....... ...... ............ ....................... ... ........Dr. Larry Jones
Acknowledgements ........................Watkins Funeral Home Staff, Jonesboro
Recessional. ... .... ....... "When We All Get To Heaven" .............Hymnal429
Interment
Monte Vista Biblical Gardens 1361 Hollywood Road Atlanta, Georgia 30318
A repast will follow immediately after the interment at Shiloh Baptist Church

Poem
T his acr ostic poem was written 31 years ago for the Pas tor's Appreciation Day. It was used again in the year 2000 for Reverend Smith's 90th birthday celebration. This poem is still appr opriate as
we celebrate an abundant and well lived life.

Williant Chauncey Sntith

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Filled with Wisdom

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Idealistic in all his endeavors

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Loyal and kind to all he meets

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Loving and kind to all he meets

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Inspirational to allives

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Able to perform God's service

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Minister of the gospel

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Christian man of God

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Man of Honor

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Ambitious toward the future

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Understanding to all needs

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Neat in appearance

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Concern for all mankind

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Enthusiastic about God's word

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Young at heart

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Strong and Spiritual leader

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M odel figure of God

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Involved in our well being

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Tall in status and character

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Honest in his daily dealing

Composed by Helen Meadows - 1179