A Celebration of Life For

Mr. Christopher Leroy

SmithSunrise: August 20. 1961 Sunset: May 19. 2017

Greater Harvest Christian Fellowship

9113 Ridge Boulevard

Jacksonville, Florida 32208

Rev. Johnny Legons, Pastor

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

11:00 A.M.

A Celebration of Life

Mr. Christopher Leroy Smith was born August 12, 1961 to the late Rosa Lee (Faison) Smith and Leroy Smith. He attended the local schools and graduated from Raines High School. He proudly served his country in the United State Army. Christopher accepted Christ and during his illness he always acknowledged Him as his faith never wavered.

Mr. Smith met the love of his life while employed at Baptist Medical Center. He and Gail were married on April 28, 1989 and their blended family was united. He was an avid FSU fan and loved to barbecue for his family and friends.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his father Leroy Smith and his mother Rosa Lee Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory, devoted wife, Gail M. Smith; children, Latoya Smith, Bryan Smith (Angel), A'Shaunte Smith, and Eric Marshall; grandchildren, Mekiya Smith, Dominic Smith, and one on the way King Smith; sisters, Sheila Faison, Joann Freeman (Bobby); brothers Earl Smith, Vincent Smith (Shalanda); special niece Alice Hartsfield, sister in law, Yvonne Dubois, brother in law, Charles Howard, and close family friend Dale Carson Jr. A host of other relatives and friends.

Obituary

I watched you suffer, day by day;

It caused me bitter grief;

To see you slowly pine away;

And could not give relief.

Your weary hours and days of pain;

Your troubled nights are past;

And in my aching heart I know;

You have found sweet rest at last.

'Tis sweet to know we will meet again;

Where parting is no more;

And my dear husband I loved so well;

Has only gone before.

God knows how much I miss you;

He counts the tears I shed;

And whispers, "Hush, he only sleeps;

Your husband is not dead."

Some day, some time, my years shall see;

The face I loved so well.

Some day, some time, your hand I'll clasp;

And never say farewell.

The pearly gates were opened;

A gentle voice said "Come,"

And with farewells unspoken;

You gently entered home.

Your smiling way and pleasant face;

Are a pleasure to recall;

You had a kindly word for each;

And died beloved by all.

Some day I hope to meet you;

Some day, I know not when;

To clasp your hand in the better land;

Never to part again.

To My Beloved Husband,

Love Gail

I watched you suffer, day by day;

It caused me bitter grief;

To see you slowly pine away;

And could not give relief.

Your weary hours and days of pain;

Your troubled nights are past;

And in my aching heart I know;

You have found sweet rest at last.

'Tis sweet to know we will meet again;

Where parting is no more;

And my dear husband I loved so well;

Has only gone before.

God knows how much I miss you;

He counts the tears I shed;

And whispers, "Hush, he only sleeps;

Your husband is not dead."

Some day, some time, my years shall see;

The face I loved so well.

Some day, some time, your hand I'll clasp;

And never say farewell.

The pearly gates were opened;

A gentle voice said "Come,"

And with farewells unspoken;

You gently entered home.

Your smiling way and pleasant face;

Are a pleasure to recall;

You had a kindly word for each;

And died beloved by all.

Some day I hope to meet you;

Some day, I know not when;

To clasp your hand in the better land;

Never to part again.

To My Beloved Husband,

Love Gail

I watched you suffer, day by day;

It caused me bitter grief;

To see you slowly pine away;

And could not give relief.

Your weary hours and days of pain;

Your troubled nights are past;

And in my aching heart I know;

You have found sweet rest at last.

'Tis sweet to know we will meet again;

Where parting is no more;

And my dear husband I loved so well;

Has only gone before.

God knows how much I miss you;

He counts the tears I shed;

And whispers, "Hush, he only sleeps;

Your husband is not dead."

Some day, some time, my years shall see;

The face I loved so well.

Some day, some time, your hand I'll clasp;

And never say farewell.

The pearly gates were opened;

A gentle voice said "Come,"

And with farewells unspoken;

You gently entered home.

Your smiling way and pleasant face;

Are a pleasure to recall;

You had a kindly word for each;

And died beloved by all.

Some day I hope to meet you;

Some day, I know not when;

To clasp your hand in the better land;

Never to part again.

To My Beloved Husband,

Love Gail

It broke my heart to lose you,

But you did not go alone.

A part of me went with you,

The day God took you home.

If tears could build a stairway,

And heartaches make a lane,

I'd walk my way to heaven,

And bring you back again.

In life I loved you dearly

In death I love you still

In my heart you hold a place

No one could ever feel.

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,

In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,

And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,

But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

The Broken Chain

Perhaps you aren't ready yet

To have to say good-bye

Perhaps you've thought of things

You wish you had said well so have I

For one thing I'd have told you

Not to worry about me

I'm with the Lord in Heaven now

You knew that's where I'd be

I'm sorry that you are feeling sad,

For I'm so happy now

I've asked the Lord to ease the hurt

And comfort you somehow

It's hard at the beginning

But I know you'll make it through

I Hope it helps to know

That I'll be waiting here for you.

A Message from HeavenPerhaps you aren't ready yet

To have to say good-bye

Perhaps you've thought of things

You wish you had said well so have I

For one thing I'd have told you

Not to worry about me

I'm with the Lord in Heaven now

You knew that's where I'd be

I'm sorry that you are feeling sad,

For I'm so happy now

I've asked the Lord to ease the hurt

And comfort you somehow

It's hard at the beginning

But I know you'll make it through

I Hope it helps to know

That I'll be waiting here for you.

A Message from HeavenPerhaps you aren't ready yet

To have to say good-bye

Perhaps you've thought of things

You wish you had said well so have I

For one thing I'd have told you

Not to worry about me

I'm with the Lord in Heaven now

You knew that's where I'd be

I'm sorry that you are feeling sad,

For I'm so happy now

I've asked the Lord to ease the hurt

And comfort you somehow

It's hard at the beginning

But I know you'll make it through

I Hope it helps to know

That I'll be waiting here for you.

A Message from HeavenPerhaps you aren't ready yet

To have to say good-bye

Perhaps you've thought of things

You wish you had said well so have I

For one thing I'd have told you

Not to worry about me

I'm with the Lord in Heaven now

You knew that's where I'd be

I'm sorry that you are feeling sad,

For I'm so happy now

I've asked the Lord to ease the hurt

And comfort you somehow

It's hard at the beginning

But I know you'll make it through

I Hope it helps to know

That I'll be waiting here for you.

A Message from HeavenPerhaps you aren't ready yet

To have to say good-bye

Perhaps you've thought of things

You wish you had said well so have I

For one thing I'd have told you

Not to worry about me

I'm with the Lord in Heaven now

You knew that's where I'd be

I'm sorry that you are feeling sad,

For I'm so happy now

I've asked the Lord to ease the hurt

And comfort you somehow

It's hard at the beginning

But I know you'll make it through

I Hope it helps to know

That I'll be waiting here for you.

A Message from Heaven

We hold onto the memories

The ones that are so dear

To try to keep you always close

Now you are not here

You were called, it was your time

But it is so true

You have left a legacy

There was no one like you

You were very special

And we want to say

We feel lost in many ways

You are not here today

But we will never forget you

And we know we have been blessed

To have you for our brother

Because you were the best.

B r o t h e r

Order of ServiceProcessional

Invocation

Scriptures..........................................................................................Jamel Powell

Solo........................................................................................................Nicole Hunter

Reflections from a brother.....................................Vincent Smith

Reflections............................................................................others (2 minutes please)

Solo.............................................................................................Antoine Cameron

Acknowledgments

selection......................................................................................................................choir

Words of Comfort.................................. Pastor Johnnie L. Legons

Recessional

Repast...................................................................................church dining hall

Processional

Invocation

Scriptures..........................................................................................Jamel Powell

Solo........................................................................................................Nicole Hunter

Reflections from a brother.....................................Vincent Smith

Reflections............................................................................others (2 minutes please)

Solo.............................................................................................Antoine Cameron

Acknowledgments

selection......................................................................................................................choir

Words of Comfort.................................. Pastor Johnnie L. Legons

Recessional

Repast...................................................................................church dining hall

Processional

Invocation

Scriptures..........................................................................................Jamel Powell

Solo........................................................................................................Nicole Hunter

Reflections from a brother.....................................Vincent Smith

Reflections............................................................................others (2 minutes please)

Solo.............................................................................................Antoine Cameron

Acknowledgments

selection......................................................................................................................choir

Words of Comfort.................................. Pastor Johnnie L. Legons

Recessional

Repast...................................................................................church dining hall

Processional

Invocation

Scriptures..........................................................................................Jamel Powell

Solo........................................................................................................Nicole Hunter

Reflections from a brother.....................................Vincent Smith

Reflections............................................................................others (2 minutes please)

Solo.............................................................................................Antoine Cameron

Acknowledgments

selection......................................................................................................................choir

Words of Comfort.................................. Pastor Johnnie L. Legons

Recessional

Repast...................................................................................church dining hall

Processional

Invocation

Scriptures..........................................................................................Jamel Powell

Solo........................................................................................................Nicole Hunter

Reflections from a brother.....................................Vincent Smith

Reflections............................................................................others (2 minutes please)

Solo.............................................................................................Antoine Cameron

Acknowledgments

selection......................................................................................................................choir

Words of Comfort.................................. Pastor Johnnie L. Legons

Recessional

Repast...................................................................................church dining hall

There is a Native American quote that states “The day you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice”.

The family of Mr. Christopher Smith wishes to say thank you to everyone who sent a card, called with a kind word, sent food

or monetary donations, perhaps a beautiful floral arrangement or donated your time to help the family through

this difficult time. We all feel truly blessed to have known him and we cry for our loss but rejoice in his/her new

place in Heaven.

Family & Friends

Flower AttendantsFamily & Friends

Jacksonville National Cemetery Jacksonville, Florida

Acknowledgments

Pallbearers

Interment