Funeral program for Roscoe C. Smith, Sr.

Homegoing Service
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 2:00 P.M.
Historic Mt. Pleasant
Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia
Roscoe C. Smithy Sr.

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Roscoe Charles Smith, Sr. was bom on September 19,
1935, to the late Earnest Sr. and Nellie Smith of Tattnall B
County. Proceeded him in death was one son, Vemor Smith
(Geraldine) of Hagan, GA and one sister, Bertha Nell Stevens B
of Miami, FL. He attended school in Tattnall County Public p
Schools. 3
He joined Historic Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
Church at an early age and was a member of St. Joseph Lodge
# 76 in Claxton, GA. He was employed by the Claxton Poul-
try Plant in Claxton, GA as a Truck Driver for 26 years.
Never missed a day from work!! He accepted Early Retire-
ment as a result of being medically challenged.
He was united in holy matrimony to Jency Ashley
Smith. To that union, seven children were bom.
He leaves to mourn a devoted wife, Jency Ashley Smith of
1 Hagan, GA, six daughters, Cathy Bennett (Ernest), Renee
Smith, Laura Smith, all of Hagan, GA, Emmaretta McKeever
(Clark) of Hinesville, GA, Jeanette Person (Freddie) of At-
lanta, GA and Linda Butler of Bellsville, GA; one son, Ros-
coe C. Smith, Jr. (Cordia) of Claxton, GA; two God Children,
Barrington Stevens (Patricia) of Dallas, TX and Austella
Smith of Miami, FL; three special grandchildren, Adonis
Smith, Marquitta Smith and Marquice Smith all of Hagan,
GA. Three sisters, Arquella Lovette (Willie James) of Miami,
FL, Sandra Berry (Ronnie) of Hagan, GA and Amie Smith of
Manassas, GA. Three brothers, Freddie Smith of Miami, FL,
Johnnie Smith of Hagan, GA, Earnest Smith, Jr. (Betty) of
Raleigh, NC; Grandchildren: Darien Smith, Ernest Bennett,
Jr., Chiquita McKeever, Shanute, Roscoe III, Barrington and
Chanel Smith, Barrington III and Isaiah Stevens, Paula
Lovette, Katrina Berry, Ronnie Berry, Jr., Roger Butler and
Lavaris Morgan, Five great-grandchildren; Six sister-in-laws,
two brother-in-laws. Nieces; Cynthia Stevens, Wanda Ste-
vens, Brenda McCoy, Connie, Latrell, Debra, Naura, Pam and
Niecy Smith and other loving relatives and friends.
Sumiae SfaotpmUd** Sunaet
September 19,1935 September 17, 2008
One night I had a dream
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times
in my life there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,
you should leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would never, never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
C)%d&c of S&oiice
Processional and Viewing
Selection .........................Brother David Sharpe
Scripture.......................................Minister
Prayer..........................................Minister
Solo...............................Evangelist Sherri Davis
Poem...............................Master Adonis Smith
Remarks
Please Limited to Three Minutes
As a Church Member
As a Neighbor
Acknowledgements
Obituary..................................Read Silei^ly
Eulogy....................................Pastor McNeal
Recessional
3iwdal
Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
St. Joseph Lodge #76

WatMng^ Q^umnd Meaam
By: Katrina Berry (T-Bone)
Do you remember my laughter?
Can you picture my smile?
Now imagine me walking through the clouds, mile after mile
Along a road made of gold where men can sit tall and wide
I was glad when he opened the gates
and invited me to the other side
Now, Im walking around heaven
and my heart is filled with joy
As happy as a kid on his birthday getting a brand new toy
You all did your part, you took care of me, you did your best
But it was time to give up the earthly body
and go home and get some rest
So wipe your tears away... Come on, be happy for me
Because Ive been set free
I wish you could see the new R.C.!
God was tired of my suffering,
tired of me going through the pain
So he sent down his angels to give me a ride on the
Hallelujah train
Its all in Gods plan: a time to live, a time to die
Now Im at one of those old family reunions
and everyone up here says Hi!
Its all right to miss me a little
but please dont miss me too much
It feels so good to walk around Heaven
and all it took was his gentle touch
I loved you all in the beginning
and you loved me until the end
So keep these words close to your heart
and Im sure Ill see you again
We ymi, 3*a3*a!U
emnglif Su6mUted
3fiz 3amitu
Pallbearers
Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Male Choir
Flower Bearers
Friends
Acknowledgements
Death is the Gateway to a Sweeter Life
The family wishes to thank their many friends
for their kind expression of sympathy
and all acts of services rendered
during their hour of bereavement.
A special thanks to Dr. Loy D.Cowart,
Dr. Anthony Sussman, Dr. Michael J. Wilkowski,
Georgia Eye Institute in Savannah,
Claxton Dialysis Center,
Memorial University Medical Center
in Savannah and Evans Memorial Hospital.
May God Bless each and everyone of you.
The Smith Family
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
125 Broad Street
Claxton, Georgia, 30417
Telephone (912) 739-2658