Memorial Folder for Stanley Smith

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Smith Family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and kind words during this difficult time. .

A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE & LEGACY In Loving Memory of

Stanley Smith Sunrise January 8, 1965 Sunset April 13,2023

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 WAKE

SERVICE

10:00 AM 11:00 AM FLOYD A WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 490 COLUMBIA ROAD, BOSTON, MA 02125 COMMITTAL SERVICE Immediately Following The Service GRAVESIDE CEREMONY

OAKLAWN CEMETERY

OFFICIATING: PASTOR COLIN C. POWELL, CHAPLAIN

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, PROPHECY, 179 GLENWAY STREET, BOSTON, MA

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Psalms 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble”

2 T imothy 4:6-8 “I Have Fought A Good Fight I Have Finished The Race I Have Kept The Faith”

OBITUARY Stanley was born in Boston, MA to Annie Smith and Wilbert Herbin Jr. Stanley was the youngest of two sisters.

Stanley grew up in Jamaica Plain, where he was loved and known by many.

Stanley furthered his education and got a trade in construction, where he worked for a good period of his life.

Stanley was stubborn but wise and loved making memories with family and friends; he enjoyed music and food, mostly just having a good time.

His hobbies were cooking, reading, listening to music, and playing basketball. He also enjoyed the nice weather and just being outdoors.

His primary goal over the last few years was to get his family together for a family reunion. But in an unexpected event, he didn’t have the opportunity to accomplish that.

Stanley had two daughters who he loved dearly and a granddaughter whom he cherished very much.

Stanley was survived by his mother, Annie Smith, and two sisters, Rose Scott and Jacqueline Smith. Two daughters, Daphne Jackson and Tynaisha Robinson, Granddaughter Sa’riyah Jackson, his best friend Peaches Stokes, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

O B I T U A R Y

ORDER OF SERVICE Bishop Colin Powell…Officiating

YOUR SPIRIT – A TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER I know that no matter what You will always be with me.

When life separates us I’ll know it is only your soul Saying goodbye to your body But your spirit will be with me always.

When I see a bird chirping on a nearby branch I know it is you singing to me.

When a butterfly brushes gently by me so care freely I will know it is you a ssuring me you are free from pain.

When the gentle fragrance of a flower catches my attention I know it is you reminding me To appreciate the simple things in life.

When I hear the rain pitter patter against my windows sill I will hear your words of wisdom And will remember what you taught me so well Without rain flowers cannot bloom Without life’s challenges I cannot grow strong.

When I look out to the sea I will think of your endless love for your family.

When I think of mountains, their majesty and magnificence I will think of your courage for your country.

No matter where I am Your spirit will be beside me For I know that no matter what You will always be with me.

By Tram-Tiara T. Von Reichenbach

RIPT

Church of God of Prophecy – 179 Glenway Street, Boston, MA

Bro. Adam Littlejohn…Organist Legacy Ministries

Invocation Opening Hymn

“Blessed Assurance”

Scripture Readings Old Testament…Psalms 46:1 New Testament…2 Timothy 4:6-8 Poem

“Broken Chain”

Remarks and Tributes

Family and Friends

Obituary Prayer & Words of Comfort Benediction

COMMITTAL SERVICE Private Graveside Ceremony Oaklawn Cemetery Boston, MA

O R D E R O F S E R V I C E

L O V I N G M E M O R I E S