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Deacon Ulysses Smiley Jr.

Passed 11/05/2024

Obituary For Deacon Ulysses Smiley Jr.

Smiley, Mr. Ulysses, Jr, a resident of Montgomery, AL, departed this life on November 5, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00Noon from New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Marcus Hunter,Pastor, and Rev. Clarence Varner, Eulogist with a burial following in Montgomery Memorial Cemetery.

Deacon Smiley will lie in state on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 1-8PM at Phillips-Riley Chapel, and on Saturday at the church one hour prior to services.

NOTICE: Please be mindful that the State of Alabama and the CDC have advised that we limit gatherings and that individuals who are ill and or are at-risk (e.g., elderly, immune-compromised) should be encouraged to stay home. Social Distancing Practices will be observed during the visitation and service.



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Sympathy and prayers to the Smiley family. Min. Tonia Z. Garrison

To the Smiley family so sorry for your lost our prayers are with you as you try to heal. Did not know of Big Daddy"s passing until the services was over my condolences.Be Blessed Charles (CP)& Pat. Purnell Family.

To the entire Smiley family especially Cousin Liz, Derrick, Man Son and the grandchildren,

My sincerest condolences to each of you during this very difficult season, but "TRUST GOD" Weeping May endure for a night, but oh What Joy cometh in the morning. He was truly a good man and always was the same. I'm going to miss my fussing buddy and the visits as well. Rest Well Cousin Joe Boy (Deacon Smiley).....

Much Love, Josh "Bubba" Osborne-Price, Robert James and Lizzie Price

My prayers are with the Smiley family. I considered him as uncle Ulysses. Love Katrina and family, God Bless

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Smiley Family during the passing of your loved one.Mr. Ulysses Smiley Sr. and Ulysses,Jr. worked with our dad a number of years at Vulcan Materials Company during the 60's &70's. They were close friends. May God strengthen and comfort you all. (The Family of the Late Joe Rudolph,Jr.)

I'm sorry for the loss of your family member (Joe Boy) we affectionate called he going to be missed.

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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