In Memory of
Leonard Smith
Obituary
Leonard Smith was the son of Gilbert and Flora Smith born to them on May 1, 1915 in Knox Co. Ky. After a brief decline in his health, Leonard passed away October 19, 2011 at the age of 96. He enjoyed attending services at the Southeastern Baptist Church, where he has served as a deacon, Enjoyed fishing and tending to his yard and garden. He was united in marriage to Mazzline (Miller) Smith on June 7th 1937. Leonard and his family moved to Michigan to work as a steel worker prior to coming back to Baily Switch until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 70 years, Mazzline (Samantha) Smith; four sisters; Lillie Thomas, Carrie Smith, Irene Lee, Shirley Smith and two brothers, Chris Smith and Jay Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by one son, Randall Smith & wife Joyce of Shelby Township, Michigan; three grandchildren; Cynthia Lynn Tomczak & husband Paul of Perrysburg, Ohio, Laurie Ann Perosky & husband David of Shelby Township, Michigan and Steven Randall Smith & wife Jennifer Smith of Trenton, Michigan. He also leaves behind six great grandchildren, Jessica, Alexandria, Christian, Tyler, Paul, Jr., and Isabell ; two great great grandchildren, Chelsea and Caylee; one sister Mae Trosper and four brothers; Creed Smith of Girdler, Cecil Smith of Brooklyn, Michigan, Jim Smith and Estel Smith of Garden City, Michigan; some very special friends and care givers, Rev. Mike Griffis and his wife Betty and Janice Ledford in addition to a host of family and friends to mourn his passing
Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be conducted on Monday – October 24th, 2011 at the Southeastern Baptist Church in Gray, KY, with the Rev. Mike Griffis officiating. Pallbearers will be family & friends. Burial will follow in the Jackson-Trosper Cemetery. Hampton Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 70 years, Mazzline (Samantha) Smith; four sisters; Lillie Thomas, Carrie Smith, Irene Lee, Shirley Smith and two brothers, Chris Smith and Jay Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by one son, Randall Smith & wife Joyce of Shelby Township, Michigan; three grandchildren; Cynthia Lynn Tomczak & husband Paul of Perrysburg, Ohio, Laurie Ann Perosky & husband David of Shelby Township, Michigan and Steven Randall Smith & wife Jennifer Smith of Trenton, Michigan. He also leaves behind six great grandchildren, Jessica, Alexandria, Christian, Tyler, Paul, Jr., and Isabell ; two great great grandchildren, Chelsea and Caylee; one sister Mae Trosper and four brothers; Creed Smith of Girdler, Cecil Smith of Brooklyn, Michigan, Jim Smith and Estel Smith of Garden City, Michigan; some very special friends and care givers, Rev. Mike Griffis and his wife Betty and Janice Ledford in addition to a host of family and friends to mourn his passing
Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be conducted on Monday – October 24th, 2011 at the Southeastern Baptist Church in Gray, KY, with the Rev. Mike Griffis officiating. Pallbearers will be family & friends. Burial will follow in the Jackson-Trosper Cemetery. Hampton Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Thats a really beautiful obituary, hon
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