FUNERAL SERVICES For REV. M. C. SMITH 1888 1972 SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 1972 2:00 P. M. THE STEEP HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH COBBTOWN, GEORGIA REV. A. M. HANDSOME, PASTOR ASSISTED BY REV. R. A. BELL Harpers Funeral Home, Claxton, Ga. In Charge OBITUARY Rev. Melvin C. Smith, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith was born in Tattnall County, Georgia, on Oct. 19, 1888. His Christian life came to a close Saturday, June 10, 1972, at 3:00 P. M., at the Evans Memorial Hospital, Claxton, Georgia. He was converted and baptized at an early age. His en- tire life was devoted to the Word of God, preaching and teaching it wherever he went. He was united in Holy Matri- mony to the late Miss Sally Brown in 1909. Unto this union was born 13 children. In 1938 he was left a widower with young children and remained so until September 1, 1940, when he was united in Holy Matrimony to Evelyn Swinson, who helped him rear his family. He was ordained a Minister and served as Assistant at Steep Hill Missionary Baptist Church for many years. Rev. Smith was a faithful member of this Church and at his death was the oldest member on the rolls. In December, 1949, he moved to Claxton, Georgia, to live. He attended Churches in that community, but he re- mained a dutiful member of Steep Hill and attended ser- vices regularly until his health forced him to slow down his pace. He was a religious man and an inspiration to talk to on any subject, his favorite being the Bible and the right way to live in order to meet our Saviour. His life reflects his beliefs. Rev. Smith leaves to mourn a loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Evelyn Smith; 4 sons and 6 daughters, Mrs. Tona Wil- liams, Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Fronita Moore, Stillmore, Ga., Mr. T. J. Smith, Bronx, N. Y., Mrs. Adgnoe Bradshaw, Miami, Fla., Mr. S. J. Smith, Augusta, Ga., Mr. Arnnie Lee Smith, Bronx, N. Y., Mrs. Malverine Davis, Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Eudora Edenfield, Bronx, N. Y., Mr. Morris Smith, Bronx, N. Y., Mrs. Arlivla Hamlin, Baltimore, Md.; 38 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Sleep on Rev. Smith and take your rest. We all loved you well but Jesus loved you best. In the shadow of his wing There is rest, sweet rest There is rest from care and labor There is rest from friends and neighbors. In the shadow of his wing There is peace, sweet peace Peace that passeth understanding Peace, sweet peace that knows no ending. In the shadow of his wing There is joy, glad joy There is joy to tell the story Joy exceeding full of glory. ORDER OF SERVICES Processional Hymn_____________Servant Of God Well Done Scripture_______________________(Old and New) Prayer________________________Rev. R. A. Bell Selection________Yield Not To Temptation Choir Remarks (3 Minutes Please) As A Neighbor__________Dea. Arbertee Harris As A Friend____________Dea. Robert Williams As A Minister and Christian_Rev. T. J. Lynch As A Christian__________Rev. Howard McCray Solo------------------------Mrs. Annie Holmes As A Church Member_____Dea. William Eason W. M. B. Society of Claxton, Ga.____________Mrs. Mamie Johnson W. M. B. Society of Cobbtown, Ga.__________Mrs. Fannie Johnson Acknowledgement, Cards Telegrams and Obituary___________Mrs. Mary Lee Harper Selection______________________________Choir Eulogy-----------------Rev. A. M. Handsome Viewing of Remains Recessional____Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross Final Resting Place---------Church Cemetery ACTIVE PALLBEARERS Arberee Harris Johnnie Small Nathaniel Fennell Robert Williams HONORARY PALLBEARERS Ministers and Deacons FLORAL ATTENDANTS W. M. B. Society Friends of the Family ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of the late Rev. M. C. Smith wishes to express sincere appreciation for every act of kindness and expression of sympathy dur- ing his illness and our bereavement. May God bless each one of you.