Funeral program for Michael Davis Smith

HOMECOINC SERWCE
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MICHREL OmS SMITH
197S 1990
SUNDRY, DEC. 22, 1990
2:30 P. M.
ST. JOHN MISSIONRRY
BRPTIST CHURCH
CLAXTON, GEORGIA
REV. ISAAC CULBRETH, JR. PASTOR
OFFICIATING ' ^
FINAL RESTING PLACE
MT. PLEASANT CEMETERY
CLAXTON, GEORGIA
SERVICE ENTRUSTED TO
HARPER'S FUNERAL HOME
CLAXTON, GEORGIA



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OBITUARY
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Michael Davis Smith was born in Evans County,
Georgia on October 2,1976. He was a member of St. John
Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher
Board and sang in the Youth Choir. He was an A student
at Claxton High School; President of the eight grade class;
a member of the 4-H Club; he earned several first place
awards. Michael earned a football Midget Champion
Trophy in 1989 and he was a past member of the Student
Council. On December 19,1990 Michael departed this life
and left us wondering, why must these things be?
He leaves to cherist his memory, his mother, Mrs. Bet-
ty Jean Smith of Claxton, Ga.; four sisters, Mrs. Vera M.
Mobley, Statesboro, Ga., Mrs. Angela Brewton, Mrs. Wan-
da Faye Holland, both of Hagan, Ga., and Ms. Lisa Michelle
Smith of Claxton, Ga.; a brother. Minister Frankie Lee
Smith, Ellabell, Ga.; his grandparents, James Smith and
Mrs. Corine Smith of Reidsville, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Mrs.
Michelle Smith, three brothers-in-law, Willie D. Mobley of
Statesboro, Ga., Joseph Holland and Donell Brewton, both
of Claxton, Ga.; four uncles, Tony, Virgil, Sam and Joe
E. Richardson, all of Reidsville, Ga., and Ben Richardson,
of Waycross, Ga.; four aunts, Mrs. Sarah Ann Polk, Mrs.
Effie Mae Williams, Mrs. Rosetta Lee and Mrs. Versie Mae
Sharp, all of Reidsville, Ga.; and a host of cousins and
friends.
For every pain that we must bear
For every sorrow, every care
Theres a reason.
For every grief, for every trial
For every lonely mile
Theres a reason.
But if we trust in Him as we should
All will work out for the good.
God knows the reason why.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional.............................Soft Music
Hymn..............Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross
Scripture
Prayer of Consotalion
Selection.....................................Choir
Remarks; (3 minutes please)
As A Member................Dea. Eddie Freeman
Sunday School................Mr. Charles Bailey
Solo..........................Mrs. Catherine Murphy
Acknowledgements And
Obituary...................Ms. Tomeka Murphy
Selection.....................................Choir
A Parting Glance........Harpers Directors In Charge
Recessional
*The family will be served at St. John Missionary Bap-
tist Church Annex following the Interment.
PALLBEARERS
Michael Hall
Ryan Tomblin
Glenn McKinnon
Tomain Murphy
Adolphus Oglesby
Mervin Ford
FLOWER BEARERS
8th Grade Class Members
A CKNO WLEDGEMENT
In times like these the support, the acts of kindness
and the expressions of sympathy by friends and loved ones
mean so much. We deeply appreicate all who have shared
in our sorrow. May God bless each of you is our prayer.
THE FAMILY
TO THE FAMILY
The friendship and good will you have accorded us
is worthy of our most sincere thanks. We therefore, desire
to express our appreciation of your confidence and we
sincerely, hope that our service has been in every way
satisfactory and comforting to you.
Most Respectfully,
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME