Funeral program for Master Sergeant Freddie Lee Smith

HOME .GOING SERVICES
Sunrise
December 23,1946.
Sunset
V 3, 2014
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Savannah,
Bishop James CjA^fdg&^f^a^^K- lmstor/ Eiilogt^f..
Master Sergeant Freddie Lee Smith was distinguished for
living a life of service to his family, friends, neighbors, city
and country.
On December 23, 1946, it was a joy for Roosevelt Smith, Sr.
and Amanda Cobb Smith to welcome the birth of Freddie, tne
fourth of twelve children. One sister and two brothers
preceded him in death. At an early c^e, he joined the Mt.
Pleasant Baptist Church in Claxton, GA. May 1, 1968, he
dedicated his heart and was united in marriage to the love of
his life, Cynthia Brewton. Unexpectedly, two days after they
were married, he was deployed to serve in the Vietnam War.
While yet newlyweds, their love and commitment stayed
strong in spite of the distance and months of separation. To
this union, they were blessed with the birth of their one son,
Frederick Myron Smith. The Smiths were a very caring and
loving couple, whose home reflects their commitment to God,
family ana community.
Freddie received his formal education in the public schools
of Evans County in Claxton, Georgia, graduating from Evans
County High School, Home of the Longhorns. He attended
Savannah Vocational Trade School, where he obtained a
degree in Auto Mechanics. Serving three years in the United
States Army, he continued his military career and served and
retired as Master Sergeant for the Air National Guard, where
he served 35 years. He joined the Savannah Police Depart-
ment and received several awards and accommodations. He
was an active and supportive member of the Peace Officers
Association (POA) and Evans County High School Alumni
Association. In 2002, with the war on terrorism rising.
Master Sgt. Smith was again called to serve his country. He
served as supervisor with the 165^ Security Police Squadron
in Kuwait. Freddie was a quiet man who had a sense of
humor, many friends, and was loved and respected by all who
knew him. In lieu of his many odd jobs and talents, he was
very skillful in home renovations, fixing and painting cars,
and especially passionate about his lawnmower repair
shop out in the backyard.
July 3, 2014, will always be remembered as the day the Lord
caned Freddie home from his earthly duties.
He leaves to cherish his memories a beloved and devoted
wife of 46 years, Cynthia B. Smith; one son, Frederick Myron
Smith, LaCrosse, Wl; one ^anddaughter, Charie Jeanae
Freeman, Atlanta, GA; five brothers: Roosevelt Smith, Jr.,
Athens, GA, Joel Smith, Welton Smith, both of Claxton, GA,
Eddie James Smith of Bayberry, NC, George F. (Beatrix)
Smith, Gray GA; three sisters: Patricia S. Kent, Savannah,
GA, Donna M. (Frank) Hines, Guyton, GA, Carrie L.
(Dannie) Holmes, Columbus, GA; a loving mother-in-law,
Mrs. Laura Etta Brewton, Claxton, GA; a sister-in-law,
Gloria (Jeremiah) Nunnallay, Claxton, GA; Godchildren:
Jamaal Simmons and Jamonski Hall; his adoptive family, the
Chens of Savannah, GA; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces,
nephews, other family and friends.

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Min. Gloria Williams, Mistress of Ceremony
Processional with Viewing.........JBC Cathedral Choir
You Are My Passion
Prayer of Comfort.................Pastor Frank Hines
Scripture Reading.................Bishop Rudy Carlton
Solo..............................Pastor Jeffery Love
Reflections: (3 Minutes Please)
As I Knew Him..................Ms. Wakea Brown
As A Friend....................Mr. Donald Andrews
Solo..............................Mr. Albert Lawyer
My Dad..............................Frederick Myron
Words of Inspiration................Mr. Keith Brown
Obituary/Acknowledgements... Mrs. Margaret Champion
Selection.........................JBC Cathedral Choir
Eulogy.......................Bishop James G. Rodges
Recessional
Historic Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
Claxton, Georgia
Janesville Baptist Church ofP. A. W.
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down
in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow me
all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.
Evans County High Alumni (Savannah Chapter)
Donald Dupont James McFadden
John Hall Calvin Riley
David McClain Charles Holland
Johnny Williams
Family, Friends, and Ushers
We the family, would like to express our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation for all acts of kindness
shown to us during this time. May God
bless and keep you is our prayer.
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