Funeral program for Elder James H. Smith, Sr.

Sunrise
February I, 1938
A CELEBRATION OFUFE
OF
ELDERJAMESH SMITH, SR.
Sunset
June 18, 20L5
I hiked House of Prayer For All People
114 House of Prayer Court
Belhille, GA 30414
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Service: 12:00 PM
FJderJ. Taylor, Pastor
The Honorable Bishop C. M. Bailey
Ijeader
Obituary
May The Work Ive Done Speak for Me
Elder James Henry SmitJi was born on February 1, 1933 in TaUnall County, GA, to James and Nancy Smith. On
Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 9:42am, Elder Smitli, a bold soldier, was cHled home to receive his reward lor die works
in which die Almighty God given him to do.
Elder Sniidi received his formal educadon in die Evans County School system. In 1956, Elder Smith was joined in
Holy Matrimony to die lovely Mary Ann Lewis. Elder Smidi was a strong provider for his family and did not mind
working. He became a very skillful hunter and risherman over die years. He also could be found tending to die
vegetable garden widi die help of his wife each year.
Elder Smidi worked at various jobs. He was employed by die (Jeorge Neder Construcdon Company for numerous
years. In 1973, he was blessed to become employed on die waterfront in Savannali, GA as a longshoreman. He was
well known on the waterfront for being a hard worker. Everyone on die waterfront knew he was a House ol Prayer
member and diey nicknamed him Rev. Becoming a longshoreman, allowed him to take care of his family and
work in die House of Prayer as he desired. He was also able to purchase his dream car, a 2001 Lincoln Navigator in
which he nicknamed die Cfator. He later redred from being a longshoremiui in 2005.
Elder Smidis name was placed on die House of Prayer roll at birth in Bellville, GA. He grew up working as a
Deacon and a Grace Soldier. He could always be found singing and praying during mountain prayer and tesdinony
serv ice. Elder Smidi was very proud to be a Grace Soldier and loved wearing his uniform. He received die gilt ol die
Holy Ghost under Daddy McCollough and later answered the call to become an Elder. Elder Smidi also served as
superintendent of die (frace Sunday for a number of years. He made sure his children were in attendance for
Sunday School, Thursday night and five o clock services. Elder Smidi served as Assistant Pastor ol Bellville House
of Prayer for over 40 years undl his liealdi declined. Wliile serving in Bellville, Elder Smith was always among die
Top Workers in die State of (ieorgia. He would always look forward to (frace (Joing Up, for he knew^ diat diis was
his dine to be King. He did not mind working financially in die House of Prayer, because he knew diat (iod was die
one diat blessed him. Elder Smidi was a true believer in (iod and die House of Prayer and raised his family widi die
same beliefs; not only by teaching but by e.xample. In 2012, Elder Smidi and his wife relocated to Washington, DC to
be closer to family and subsequendy changed their membership to Charlotte Mission to condnue his service in die
Lord.
Elder Smidi was faidiful to idl of his spiritual leaders: Daddy (irace. Daddy McCollough, Daddy Madison, luid Daddy
Bailey. He believed in (focis holy word and worshipiiing (iod in bodi spirit and trudi.
Elder Smidi was preceded in deadi by two brodiers: Apostle D. Young and Leander Young; one sister, Clara Mae
Bryant; and one daughter, Marva Robinson.
Elder Smidi leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 59 years Mary Ann Smidi; four daughters: Ouida Dell Collins
of Ridiway, NJ, Gussie Murjihy (limodiy) of Savannah, GA, Shelbajean Edwards of Bryans Roads, MD, Matde Sue
Smidi of Washington, DC; five son: Johnnie Lee Lewis (lita) of I,as Vegas, NV, Herbert Lewis (Lois) of Claxton,
GA, Eld. James H. Smidi, Jr (Barbara) of Washington, DC, Bobby .Smidi (Sandy) of Willingboro, NJ, and Eld. Terry
J. Smidi (Rlionda) of District Heights, MD; a special daughter-indaw, Jeannette Ixwis of Claxton, (JA; 5
granddaughters, 17 grandsons, 16 great-grandchildren, one great- greatgrandchild and a host of cousins and odier
relafives.
''A GeorgiR Boy Goes Home
Officiating - Elder W. Davis
Hymn...................................
Old Testament..........................
New Testament..........................
Prayer ................................
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Poem...................................
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Acknowledgements
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Obituary Reading.......................
Musical Family Tribute.................
Remarks
Eulogy.................................
Post Viewing
Benediction
Elder W. Davis
Apostle W, Mapp
Elder E. Edwards
Elder D. Hampton
. Sis. Theresa Mincey
, (Tanddaughters
. Dr. Alesha Smith
Sis. Nikki Smith
Young Adult Choir
Sis. Gussie Muq)hy
Sons and (Tandsons
Elder J Taylor, Pastor
Bands in Attendance
Sons of Harmony
Pall Bearers
Gnmdsons
Flowers Bearers
All I fshcrs
Because The Angels Came
No more grief or sorrow
No more siitferiiig or pain
Now there is everlastingpeaee because the angels came.
Only god knows what is best and he gently holds my band
Guiding me to a better place, because the ^mgels came.
When the sun rises tomorrow and 1 answer not my name,
Please dont cry
Rejoice with me because the angels came.
1 now can rest in peace as 1 never could before,
Answ^ered the gentle knock of the angels at my door.
So please dont mourn for me as new wings 1 now claim
1 can take my lliglit to heaven because the angels c^ime.
Submitted by
The Family
Special Thanks
Apostle R. Price mid Members of Charlotte Mission
Hadley Specialty Hospital of Washington, DC
The Family wishes to thank you for your prayers.
Words of encouragement and your thoughtfulness during their time of bereavement.
Service Entrusted to:
Harper's Funeral Home
125 W. Broad St
Claxton, GA 30417