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 ................................ Selection.............................. Poem................................... Selection.............................. Acknowledgements Selection.............................. 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