Leroy Smith

Deacon Leroy Smith, Sr. journeyed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, morning, November 21, 2009. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he is the son of the late Mr. Walter and Mrs. Laura Smith. He received his formal education through the Sumter County Public School system. Upon moving to Okeechobee, Florida, he met and was united in holy matrimony to Miss Audrey Oliver. They later re-located ot Savannah, Georgia and were blessed with three loving children, Larry Oliver, Leroy Smith, Jr. (both preceeded him in passing) and Ronalda Smith. He confessed Christ as his personal
savior and joined in fellowship with the New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church of Christ where he served faithfully until his health began to fail. Leaving to cherish his wonderful memories: a loving wife, Missionary Audrey Smith, Savannah, GA: four daughters, Ronalda Smith, Atlanta, GA, Stephanie Williams, Daytona Beach, FL, Cearah Moore and Latoya Oliver, both of Savannah GA;two sons: Leroy M. Smith, Daytona Beach, FL and PSLT Roosevelt Oliver,(Desma) AFG, Iraq: two sisters, Loretha Stukes, Ola Mae Manning, both of Sumter, SC; two brothers, Jackie Smith (Jackie) and Leon Smith both of Sumter, SC; father-in-law, Alexander Oliver, Indian Town, FL; mother-in-law, Cora B. Oliver, Philadelphia, PA; six sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law,two special friends, Vernon Bolton of Virginia and Steven Curtland of Savannah, GA 19 grands and 3 greatgrands. Funeral Service: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 10:00AM from the New Jeruselum Pentecostal Church of Christ, 807 Porter Street, Bishop Dublin Johnson, Jr., Pastor/Eulogist, Interment: Bethel Cemetery, Sumter, SC, Instate: 9:00AM Saturday, at the church until the hour of service.