- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Celebration of life for Deacon Kenneth A. Smiley, sunrise, April 19, 1963, sunset, January 15, 2014, Friday, January 24, 2014, 2:30 p.m., C. A. Reid Sr. Memorial Gibson Chapel, 542 Laney Walker Blvd Ext., Martinez, Ga 30901, officiating, Reverend Dr. Willie R. Rivers
- Date of Original:
- 2014-01-24
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Martinez
Mourning customs--Georgia--Martinez
Funeral service--Georgia--Martinez
Genealogy
African American men--Georgia--Martinez--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Martinez--History--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Martinez--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Columbia County, Martinez, 33.51736, -82.07567
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the January 24, 2014 funeral of Kenneth Anthony Smiley. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-S-0073
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_smileykennethanthony20140124
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_smileykennethanthony20140124
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
Celebration o f Life For
Deacon Kenneth A. Smiley
Sunrise April 19,1963
Sunset January 15, 2014
Friday, January 24, 2014 2:30 PM
C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Gibson Chapel 542 Laney Walker Blvd Ext. Martinez, GA 30901
-- Officiating -- Reverend Dr. Willie R. Rivers
Kenneth Anthony Smiley
Obituary
Kenneth Anthony Smiley was born April 19, 1963 in Augusta, GA to the late Essie Mae (Fred) Kemp and Richard (Louise) Smiley.
He departed this life on Tuesday, January 15, 2014 at Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia.
Deacon Smiley was a faithful member of First Dayspring Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by: Richard Smiley, Essie Mae & Fred Kemp.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife Cheryl of 22 years; their children, Takiesha Smiley, Augusta, GA, Ebony (Reggie) Williams, San Antonio, TX, Divine Gibbs, Augusta, GA, Allah Gibbs, Statesboro, GA, and Cheryl Gibbs, Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Prophetess Dorothy (Robert) Gibson and Mrs. Kirby (John) Murray, both of Au gusta, GA; five brothers, Mr. Richard (Janice Jackson) Smiley, Jr., Mr. Tony (Betty) Smiley, Mr. David Smiley and Mr. Cedric (Marcella) Smiley, all of Augusta, GA and Mr. William (Theresa) Smiley, Edisto Beach, SC; one step-brother, Mr. Chris (Karen) Hickson, Augusta, GA; six grandchildren; special family member, Mrs. Louise (Lee) Benefield, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family and friends.
() r d c r o f S c r v i c e
Reverend James Swanagan -- Presiding Processional -- Lady Myrtle Rivers
Scripture: Old Testament -- Reverend Dr. Melvin Ivey New Testament -- Reverend Dr. Shirley Cardwell Prayer.............................................................. Minister Michael Nixon Selection.................................. Kimberly Watkins & Latanya Andrews Poem ............................................................................. Family Member
Remembrance As: (Two minutes please) Friend -- Sister Mary Sumpter
Church Member -- Sister Dorothy Gilchrist Co-worker / Friend -- Brother Charlie Bennett
God Child -- Brother Taureen Burgess Family Member -- Sister Dorothy Gibson Acknowledgements...................................................... Family Member Selection................................. Kimberly Watkins & Latanya Andrews Eulogy....................................... Reverend Dr. Willie R. Rivers, Pastor
First Daysprings Baptist Church Recessional
Repast -- First Daysprings Baptist Church 2710 Greene St.
Augusta, GA 706-736-6032
Special Memories
Expression of Gratitude The Family wishes to express their sincere appreciation and deep gratitude for all condolences and acts of kindness rendered to them during this time of bereavement.
May God's richest blessings be bestowed upon each of you. The Smiley Family
Professional Services Entrusted to: C.A. Reid Memorial Funeral Home
314 A Laney Walker Blvd. Ext Augusta, GA