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John Smiley Obituary

John Smiley, Jr. WADMALAW ISLAND, SC - The relatives and friends of Mr. John Smiley, Jr. and those of his beloved wife, the late Ruthie Smiley, parents, the late John and the late Sarah Smiley, children, Shirley Casey (William), Joan Annettionette Smiley (Robert), Craig Smiley and the late Stephen Smiley, his grands, siblings, Roasalee Murray(the late Dan), Lillie Birch (the late George), Arabelle Kemp (the late Johnathan), Inez Harris (the late Arnold), Barbara Jean Chisolm(Cordell), Harry Truman Smiley(Shirley), Herbert Smiley (the late Nancy), the late Joseph Smiley (Bettye), Bernard Edwards (Ruth) and Margie Snipes, aunt, Ruby Smiley, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday, January 21, 2013, 12:00 Noon at New Webster United Methodist Church, 4755 Bear Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC. Rev. Angelin J. Simmons, Pastor. Interment: Church Cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. No Wake Service. Family and friends may call or visit Walker's Mortuary today, Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Final arrangements entrusted to the care of WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE," 3407 Old Pond Road, Johns Island, SC. Phone: (843) 559-0341, FAX: (843) 559-3415. www.walkersmortuarycop.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 16 to Jan. 20, 2013.

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Sharolyn Robinson

January 20, 2013

May you all find peace within knowing that he is safe in gods arms. RIP Cuz Jr

Catherine R Martin

January 20, 2013

Sorry hear about the loss of my pal and cousin, will miss him. The Martin,Robinson and Green Families.

Elaine & Vernon Rhodan

January 20, 2013

To the Smiley Family,
May you find peace knowing that John (Junior) is resting in the arms of the Lord.

Ida & Franklin Brown

January 19, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Curtis Heyward

January 17, 2013

So Sorry To Hear About The Loss Of JR It's A Great Loss To The Smiley Family May You Find Peace And Stength In The Coming Days.The Heyward Family.

Edith, Brittany, Johnathan Robinson

January 17, 2013

Words cannot express the feeling that we are feeling right now. But we know Jr. is in a better place now, he is with the heavenly angels. He will be greatly missed. We love him, but GOD love him best. Sleep on Jr take your heavenly rest.

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