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Gilbert Smith

February 18, 1932 — December 8, 2019

Age 87, departed this life Sunday, December 8, 2019 at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH with his wife by his side. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Doris Smith, who cared for him and was a devoted loving wife until the end. Daughter, Pamelia King, Nashville, TN; sons, Jeffrey Smith, Brooksville, Fl., Donald Smith, Nashville TN; stepchildren, Rufus Johnson, Nashville, TN, Deborah (Freddie) Gibson, Cleveland, OH, Brenda (Bill)Stultz, Lawrenceville, GA., Angela (Frank) Johnson, New Castle, PA., Joseph (Rayona) Ridley, Nashville, TN., Sonja Ridley, Nashville, TN., Calvin (Cindy) Ridley, Painesville, OH., Horace (Saldonna) Ridley, Douglasville, GA., seven grandchildren; Justime Smith, Jathan Smith, Jeremyck Smith, Kalilah King, Jaamal Smith, Trina and Rufus, Jr., sisterss-in-law; Betty Boyd, Ann Braden, Onetha Smith, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends who loved him dearly. Public Viewing Monday, December 16th, 3-6pm at Lewis & Wright. Family Visitation Tuesday, December 17th, 10am-11am with funeral to follow at Ramsey Street Church of Christ, 810 Ramsey St. Interment Middle TN Veterans Cemetery.

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