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Mr. Morris Sylvester Smith
Morris Sylvester Smith, born March 26th, 1959, in Smithfield, North Carolina, was the third of seven children born to Don Henry Smith Sr and the late Mae Helen Smith. Upon graduation from Athens High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, in June 1979. Morris entered the United States Navy where he served as a Telecommunication Operations Specialist until his honorable discharge on October 25th, 1985. Morris continued his work as a Telecommunication Specialist within Corporate America until his retirement.
Morris is preceded in death by his mother Mae Helen Smith and his son Eric Demetris Smith. He leaves to mourn his dad, Don Smith Sr of Raleigh, North Carolina, his son, Aaron Jerome Smith of Greenville, South Carolina and his daughter, Denyul Glasper of Memphis, Tennessee and his grandchildren, Jazmyne Glasper and Jordan Mack, his brothers, Tony Smith of Raleigh, North Carolina (Jessie), Don Smith Jr of Upper Marlboro, Maryland (Melissa), Reginald Smith of Tacoma, Washington, Christopher Smith of Tacoma, Washington, sisters, Wanda Carter of Mesquite, Texas, and Maria LeGall of Celina, Texas (Raymond) and two aunts and an uncle and a host of nieces and nephews and cousins.
Morris always adored being with family and friends, and spending time with his loving dog, Moses. Morris took great joy in cooking for family and friends. Morris was also an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed most of all, playing golf and pool.
Viewing: Wednesday Nov. 1, 2023 from 1:30 until 3:30 pm at the Walter Sanders Funeral Home Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd Smithfield, NC 2757
Interment: Wednesday Nov. 1 2023, Immediately following the viewing. Interment Rest Haven Cemetery Smithfield, NC.
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Family or Deceased Name: Smith Family
Your Name: Rev. Dr. Robert O'Neal, Jr.
Email: pastor@onealtabernacle.org
Message: We at The Tabernacle can only imagine the grief and sorrow that you bear. May you find comfort during this time as God strengthens your heart with His love and peace.
With caring thoughts and prayers from Rev. Dr. Robert O’Neal, Senior Pastor and the church family of O’Neal Revival Tabernacle, 500 Richardson Rd, Zebulon NC.
Date: 11/1/23
Family or Deceased Name: Morris Sylvester Smith
Your Name: Isaac Sidbury
Email: ibsidbury@gmail.com
Message: We called him Smitty, he called me Sid when we met very early in our Navy careers—stationed In Bremerton WA. We visited a club called the Mariners for Young Sailors.
Smitty loved to talk, and so did I we had a “few” while playing a few games of pool. Super competitive, and loyal when we both realized we were from NC we bonded and became close friends. We lost touch for many years. One day while speaking with my cousin she brought him up in our conversation I quickly started to reminisce. Smitty connected with my friends and family in Tacoma WA. He bonded with them they had become a team with lots of love.
In closing my condolences to the family and friends. Continue to SMILE bro! Jehovah has you now
Isaac and Kim sidbury
Date: 10/31/2023
Family or Deceased Name: Morris Sylvester Smith
Your Name: Vivian Blue
Email: vivblue86@yahoo.com
Message: Tony you and your entire family have my deepest condolences and prayers. May God strengthen the family as they go through this difficult time.
Date: 10282023
Family or Deceased Name: Morris S. Smith
Your Name: Judy Ray & Family
Email: jharris1207@aol.com
Message: My deepest condolences and prayers for you all at this time.
Date: 10272023
Family or Deceased Name: Morris Smith
Your Name: Paula Holley
Email: paula.holley@gmail.com
Message: I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on to God’s unchanging to hand. HE will see you through this difficult time.
Date: 10262023
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