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J.C. Smith Obituary

Smith, Rev. J. C. 86, native of Ramer, Alabama. Beloved husband of Willie M. Smith (née Myricks); devoted father of Jennifer (Euclid) Strayhorn, Jonathan (Rochelle) Smith, Jeffery (Heather) Smith, Jerrold (Crystal) Smith, and Jacques (Carly) Smith; loving grandfather of 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother, cousin, and uncle to many. Faithful founder and pastor of Bethlehem Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Veteran of the United States Army and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Dedicated school Board Member. Arrangements entrusted to W. W. Holt Funeral Home. Lying in Repose, Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; BT Family Hour Celebration, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.; Final Viewing, Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; and Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 20 E. 147th Street in Harvey, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 17, 2016.

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Dorothy

October 19, 2016

God Bless Rev.JC.Smith and family. He was a great man of god. He will be missed.

Pastor Victor, Angie & Victoria Pope

October 19, 2016

With Love & our condolences to the family of my Pastor/Dad/Grand Dad/Friend the Rev. Dr. JC Smith. GREAT MAN OF GOD. He will live on in our hearts forever!

Dottie Myricks-McGowan

October 19, 2016

My prayers go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Jerrold Smith DDS

October 18, 2016

My prayers are with you and your family Jeff. Your Dad Pastor J.C. Smith was a wonderful man of God.May God continue to bless and keep you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dr. Jerrold W.Smith DDS

Katherine Turner

October 18, 2016

Pastor Smith was a great asset to the city of Harvey. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the family. From Katherine Turner & children.

Dorothy Tompkins

October 18, 2016

The family of Dorothy Tompkins is in prayer with you in the passing of Rev. Smith. He will always be remember for hosting kind spirit and the great work he did.

Gloria Martin

October 18, 2016

Deacon and Mrs. Willie Martin of Second Baptist Church of Harvey

Second Baptist Church Pastor Fisher

October 18, 2016

Pastor Fisher and Second Baptist Church Family of Harvey are in prayer with you in the passing of Pastor Smith. He was a great person and helped many people.He will be missed.

Deacon and Mrs. Willie Martin

October 18, 2016

Deacon and Mrs. Willie Martin, parents of Kim and Kevin Martin are in prayer with you in the passing of Pastor Smith. He will be missed because he leaves a great legacy.we know and will remember hime. Be blessed

Sandra Dyson

October 17, 2016

I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Pastor J. C. Smith. God Bless you.

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