J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

Obituary For Albert Smith, Esq.

Albert V. Smith, Esq.

Albert and Helen Black Smith have been battling COVID. Sadly, Albert lost his battle on January 13,2021. Helen is still recovering. At the request of the family, please no phone calls or visits at this time.

In Memory of Deacon Albert V. Smith Contributions may be mailed in his honor to: The Building Fund, c/o Mt. Moriah Baptist Church P.O. Box 6241, Spartanburg, SC 29304. Condolences may be sent to:

Mrs. Helen B. Smith & Family, c/o J.W. Woodward Funeral Home, 594 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

A Private Memorial Celebration of a Life Well Lived for Albert V. Smith, Esq. will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Livestream will be available at the following address: Facebook.com/MountMoriahBaptist

Guest Book

In my condolence to the family I'm so sorry for your loss I didn't know sending prayers to Mrs Smith did she heal and speedy recovery God bless y'all

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What a mighty man. Always put others before self. Always served the Lord. In Christ you are a new creature. No more suffering no more pain. Just perfect peace. "Free at last, free at last. Thank God almighty he's free at last. We will see you in the morning.

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Albert V Smith was not only my attorney but my friend it took him time to get me right and did so. I moved and had no idea of his passing there's no doubt he is looking from the heavens down and smiling we laughed together and cried together Albert I love you and cherish you and you will be in my thoughts daily my friend Randy S Merriotte

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Mrs. Smith and family. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in Albert's passing. We just found out and it has been quite a shock. Albert was my attorney for a long time as well as my wife's. When I was a deputy sheriff in Union county I got to know Albert. As the chief deputy in Laurens County Albert worked closely with me in some matters. We are praying for you and your family during this time as we mourn the death of our friend. Eddie, Andrea and Hillary Smith Union SC

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To the family of Attorney Albert Smith. I extend my deepest sympathy to you in the lost of your love one. I will always remember his kind words to me whenever we were in each other's presence. " Hello Chief, My Friend." May he Rest In Peace and God forever keep the family strong. Union County Councilman, Tommie Hill Sr..

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Mrs.Smith and family. Please accept condolences from the Lindsay/ Farr family of Jonesville,SC. How well I remember his kindness as we grew up and as adults. May he Rest In Peace. Stay strong the arms of God.

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Helen and family, I am sorry for your loss. I pray that God's grace and mercy will provide comfort. I considered Albert my dear childhood friend, a friend who taught me to drive, a friend who always had a smile, a friend who was always concerned as to whether I was okay. I shall dearly miss him. a friend until the end. Dorothy Giles Ngongang

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To the family sorry for your loss god bless you thru this difficult time

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We grew up around Albert, visited each other's homes. Very proud of his accomplishments and the love he shared with others. May the love and precious memories keep him close.Hope for the future will help to cope. Acts 24:15. Love,Lizzie Gregory Smith

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My condolences go out to the family. Albert and I were friends who grew up together in Jonesville, SC. He will be missed by all of us who came in contact with this special person. Rest in peace Albert. Sandy Farr

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To Helen my condolences are with and your family in your time of sorrow I have lost a cousin in Albert well (Jo Boy)we called him growing up but my prayers are from my family to yours we all loved Albert but GOD loved him best that he decided it was time for him to come home and take a rest condolences Carrie Mills and family

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To Mrs. Smith and Family, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you in your time of bereavement. May you stay strong in your recovery. Elishia and Ernestine Anderson

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Albert was a wonderful student of mine at Sims High School and had a great personality. He had an infectious laugh. He will be missed. Rest in peace. Tom Crosby

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Albert was a wonderful student of mine at Sims High School and had a great personality. His laugh was infectious. He will be missed. Rest in peace. Tom Crosby

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Albert was a wonderful student of mine at Sims High School and always had a great personality. Albert had an infectious laugh. He will be missed.

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To the family my prayers are with you.from Harris family

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There aren't words to say the loss I feel with this sad news of Albert leaving our earthly realm. I first knew him through the Democratic Party, which his work when he took on the leadership kept from falling into shambles. He became a friend, a friend I relied on for caring and common sense. His dynamic presence will be sorely missed by Spartanburg overall and by the many, many people he's helped, as attorney & Deacon. Kate Landishaw

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My Paryers and condolences to you and family

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Helen you are in our prayers he will be so missed, he was a dear friend to us all I would love to hear him laugh. We will meet again Albert has gained his wings. Helen get well soon.

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May the sustaining grace or Jesus Christ uphold you, now and always.I first knew Albert Smith as Prince Albert on WSPA AM . as he broadcasted late night, and the very early morning hours.I saw Albert on many occasions when I worked in The Registration,and Election Commission Office. Albert was the stellar reporter, and consummate gentleman.May God's Peace comfort you. Rev. Dr. Booker T. Sears, Jr Goodwill Baptist Church Bronx, N Y

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With Albert's passing, a ray of God's light was moved from this realm and tucked into the heavens to shine on forever, and though the truth of this is heartbreaking, there's comfort in knowing his presence is eternal now. We will never forget his voice and deep kindness, or how seeing him was never like seeing a friend in passing but like walking into the arms of family. Just as God is with us "even to the end of the age" we know his legacy lives on (Matt 28:20). How blessed we are in our grief to have known such an extraordinary and loving man. Continued prayers for all those who are hurting and to those who will press on as his memory prevails. - Love, Ashley Brackett and Family

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My deepest sympathy to Deaconess Helen Smith. What a joy it has been being friends with you both! Such a kind couple and your spirituality toward foreign missions in your own quiet and humble way. TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. I love you and will never forget.....Rev. Ella Williams❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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It is with sadness in my heart that such a Godly man who always spoke a word of encouragement to me as we worked in the vineyard at Mt Moriah Baptist Church. Then joy sets in my heart that he is healed now in Jesus name. Mrs Smith you are the most mild mannered person I have ever met. Just remember is to be present with THE LORD❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.... Rev. Ella Williams

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Albert and I proudly hail from Union, SC. As young men we met while working at WSAPA Radio together. He was an extraordinarily gracious man who stood ready to help his friends, family, and clients. To be sure, he had my complete respect. Albert will be intensely missed. bill james, md Woman's Clinic in Medical Group of the Carolinas in Spartanburg

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I remember Albert Smith as a reporter on WSPA-TV many years ago. I ran into him awhile ago and told him that. He seemed honored that I remembered him after so many years.

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Albert will be missed by many. He was a credit to the legal profession, a dynamic personality, and a friend to all. A true loss for Spartanburg. Prayers for Helen's recovery and comfort. Tim Cleveland

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To Helen and Family: Our deepest sympathies to you. Albert and I grew up together at Sims High School and have remained friends for decades; He will be missed. We will keep you all in thoughts and prayers. Elgusta and Brenda Wright

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To the Family of the late Albert Smith--we extends our deepest sympathies in his passing. Attorney Smith was a great part of my development and a role model during my college years at Wofford. Darren Wright and Family

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My condolences goes out to the family. Keep your family in prayer.

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Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss.... You and your family will always stay in our thoughts and prayers. Albert was always the dedicated and caring person who help others to stay on the right path. Tony & Jackie Stewart Jacksonville, FL

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My thoughts and prayers are with Helen, the girls and the rest of my family. We have lost a great family dynamic. My heart breaks for your loss, our loss; but just remember that God is always just right where you need Him to be. I prayer for your healing. Cousin, Doris

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Helen words can't express how we feel but know it's heartfelt. May God give you his comfort and peace.

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I knew Albert when he was a cub reporter for WSPA in Columbia while he was finishing Law school. If there was ever a gentleman, it was Albert Smith. I was not a close coworker with Albert at WSPA as I worked in AM Radio bookkeeping, but Albert knew us all from AM, FM and TV. I grieve along with the Smith family with his passing. He was a great role model for all of us and he will be missed, and heaven will be welcoming a man of genuinely good morals and character.

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My condolences and prayers to the Black-Smith family. Albert will truly be missed. I first met Albert while working at Piedmont Legal Aide.When I joined (MMBC)I reconnected with attorny Smith.The Black-Smith family has been my adopted family for the past 23 years.I love you all and grieve with you.

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Sympathies, prayers & condolences extended to the Black-Smith family, R.i.p. Deacon Smith, God bless! -The Prysock-Wallace Family

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Sorry for your loss 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family! May God bless you all! Rest In Peace my friend 🙏🏼

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Prayers for the Smith Family and Staff

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I'll never forget the kindness and concern Mr. Smith shown towards me after the passing of my fiancé almost 32 years ago. My fiancé thought the world of Mr. Smith and so since have I. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I'm so sorry for your loss but so happy for Mr. Smith's gain. -Laura Kemp

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Rest In Heaven my friend. I will be keeping your family in my prayers. Albert and I went to Sims High school in Union. Albert and my brother John was classmate. They was a few years ahead of me in school. He was a nice man. Pk

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The Spartanburg County Bar Association extends thoughts and prayers to Mr. Smith's family.

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Rest In Peace old friend, I have known Albert since the early 70's. We were co workers at WSPA. Albert was an incredible hard working man who always kept his word. He accomplished a lot during his life. He will be missed by all who knew him.

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I never knew you, but your niece spoke so highly of you, and so often. I felt like I knew you, and you felt like family. Rest in heaven, as your job on earth was well done.

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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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