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Obituary For Shelby Smith

Mr. Shelby Smith, 66, of Pearl, Mississippi passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS. He is the son of the late Herman and Lillie Mae Smith.

Mr. Smith was an Inmate Locator at Mississippi Department of Corrections who enjoyed reading and watching "In the Heat of the Night."

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Home, 1-8pm; family hour: 6-8pm.

He is survived by: sons, Timothy Smith of Lewisville, TX and Cornelius Taylor of Gulfport, MS; brothers, Kenneth Smith and Thomas Smith both of Mt. Olive, MS; sisters, Mary Phillips of Canton, MS, Patsy Robinson of Hampton, VA, Judy Witcher of Utah and Latrell Chipling of Rio Vista, CA; grandchildren: 8; great-grandchildren: 2

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My heart is so heavy, when I found out you were gone. You were so kind to my family. We love you and will always think about you. Prayers, hugs, and kisses to the family. Be bless family and love to all. Priscila S. Pankey and Family

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May Jehovah be with the Smith family. He will call and Shelby will answer. Job 14:15. Love Lynn Turner Bateaste & Family.

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Praying for the family through these tough times, Mr Shelby was loved by many and will be missed

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Sending love and prayers to my family. May God comfort and sooth your hearts. Love, Aunt Lynell

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Be comforted by these promising words of Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

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I remember Smith from working at MDOC. Praying for his family and many family. Such a sweet and dear man

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Praying for Smith family,especially the sons and grands. Barbara Baylis and family.

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May the God of comfort be with the family..... Kenneth Buckley

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My condolences to the Smith family

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Sending my condolences and prayers to the Smiths family.

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May the God of Comfort be there for my cousin and his family in their time of sorrow.2 Corinthians 1: 3& 4 JoAnne Palmer

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Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. Be encouraged...

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I will miss my uncle. Condolences to my cousins and all my family.

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My condolences to the Taylor and Smith family. I met these people Shelby Smith and Voncile Taylor in my young years. I fail in love with their kindness to people. Snd, they showed people their love to each other. I truly miss them. I'll never forget them. My older sister married in tge Smith family. Where my likeness to their kindness and free spirit brighten people lives around them. Sorry for the family loss. God bless & comfort each hearts. Romona D. Moye' Smith

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Praying for the peace and comfort of Shelby's family. -Kimberly Harrison-Day & Family

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Praying God's peace, strength, & understanding for the family!

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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