Obituary for Connell Smith
CONNELL SMITH, 65
Deacon Connell Smith of Gainesville transitioned May 11, 2020. He was a faithful servant and Deacon at New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church under the leadership of his father, the late Elder Isaiah Smith Sr. He worked as a custodian at UF and Buchholz High School for many years. Preceded in death by his parents, Elder Isaiah Smith Sr. and Ms. Ida Mae Smith; and two brothers, Samuel and Joe Smith.
Survived by 2 brothers, Isaiah Smith Jr. (Dedrick), Elisha Smith; 3 sisters, Ola Curtis (Cevaughn), Dozondria Jones (Gregory), Sharda Smith (Ernest); sister-in-law, Carolyn Smith; Uncles, Ernest Houston and Arthur smith Sr.; Aunts, Bertha Mae alexander, Linda Houston, Rachel Lee Wilson, Lonnie Mae Howard and Betty Steward; and a host of nieces, nephews that he loved and cared for dearly; and many friends.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held 12 noon Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Smith Cemetery, 14849 164 Street, McAlpin, FL with Elder Donald Wilson, Officiating. Viewing on Friday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. at PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 727 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL. The cortege will form 10 a.m. Saturday at 1510 SE 12th Avenue, Gainesville, FL. PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF GAINESVILLE.
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Deacon Connell Smith of Gainesville transitioned May 11, 2020. He was a faithful servant and Deacon at New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church under the leadership of his father, the late Elder Isaiah Smith Sr. He worked as a custodian at UF and Buchholz High School for many years. Preceded in death by his parents, Elder Isaiah Smith Sr. and Ms. Ida Mae Smith; and two brothers, Samuel and Joe Smith.
Survived by 2 brothers, Isaiah Smith Jr. (Dedrick), Elisha Smith; 3 sisters, Ola Curtis (Cevaughn), Dozondria Jones (Gregory), Sharda Smith (Ernest); sister-in-law, Carolyn Smith; Uncles, Ernest Houston and Arthur smith Sr.; Aunts, Bertha Mae alexander, Linda Houston, Rachel Lee Wilson, Lonnie Mae Howard and Betty Steward; and a host of nieces, nephews that he loved and cared for dearly; and many friends.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held 12 noon Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Smith Cemetery, 14849 164 Street, McAlpin, FL with Elder Donald Wilson, Officiating. Viewing on Friday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. at PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 727 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL. The cortege will form 10 a.m. Saturday at 1510 SE 12th Avenue, Gainesville, FL. PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF GAINESVILLE.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
22
May
2:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home - Gainesville
727 NW 2nd Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Graveside
Saturday
23
May
12:00 PM
Smith Cemetery
14849 164 Street
Mc Alpin, FL 32062
Cemetery Details
Location
Smith Cemetery
14849 164 Street
Mc Alpin, FL 32062
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