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Jimmie Smith

  • December 20, 1948 - December 28, 2011
  • Paterson, New Jersey
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“My prayers are with the family. May GOD bless you all through this trying time! ”
1 of 32 | Posted by: Jayme Anderson-McNeil - Norcross, GA

“The entire Rush family would like to extend our warmest and deepest sympathy to the Smith family. Mr. Butch touched and inspired so many lives, he'll...Read More » ”
2 of 32 | Posted by: Darius Rush - Newark, NJ

“MY CONDOLENCES TO MY EXTENDED FAMILY....I'm so sorry that our Butch is no longer with us and have gone on home to be with the Lord now. Look to the...Read More » ”
3 of 32 | Posted by: Shawna Robertson (Reams) - NJ

“There are no words that can heal your pain but you have My hearfelt and deepest condolences to the family and friends. My prayers are with you for...Read More » ”
4 of 32 | Posted by: Beverly Ames-Ali - Paterson, NJ

“My condolences goes out to the Smith family. I love you guys and stay strong. ...Read More » ”
5 of 32 | Posted by: Tyre Davis - Phoenix, AZ

“I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Jimmie"Wadoo"Smith and his family and closest friends...There is no pain like the one you feel when...Read More » ”
6 of 32 | Posted by: Corrie Johnson - Old Bridge, NJ

“Always remember that "Earth has no sorrow,that heaven can not heal". Keeping you and your family in our prayers at this difficult time. ”
7 of 32 | Posted by: The Grier Family - Paterson, NJ

“WADO, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY, MAY YOU ALL BE BLESSED WITH PEACE AND HAPPINESS IN THIS YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. ”
8 of 32 | Posted by: MS. JO-JOE - HACKENSACK, NJ

“My sincerest condolences and prayers go out you and your family Wa! ”
9 of 32 | Posted by: John Prescott - Paterson, NJ

“May God Bless this entire family. I met u guys when Wadoo was 11. I know he was special then but then I got to meet the whole klan and the klan was...Read More » ”
10 of 32 | Posted by: Jimmy Salmon - Paterson, NJ

“All prayers brother wa ”
11 of 32 | Posted by: Mike Forman & family - Paterson, NJ

“Butch I just want to say that I have always respected you for the man I got to know. Your family was extremely blessed and lucky to have you be their...Read More » ”
12 of 32 | Posted by: Wafu - Passaic, NJ

“We miss u soo much Uncle Butch! We send our love and condolences to the family! You will never be forgotten! May God continue to watch over the...Read More » ”
13 of 32 | Posted by: Hope Sumblin - indianapolis, IN

“Sending my Condolences, but remembering the good times for though saddness may be how you are feeling right now. I ask that you remember the moments...Read More » ”
14 of 32 | Posted by: Avery - Paterson, NJ

“To Stella, Broadus, Jimmy, Ree and the family: My sincere condolences to each of you. My heart was deeply saddened to hear of Butch homegoing. In...Read More » ”
15 of 32 | Posted by: Rev. Sarah Alford - Hope Mills, NC

“To my uncle Butch you will truly be missed.We send our deepest condolencens. Love your niece sue and family. ”
16 of 32 | Posted by: sue - dumfries, VA

“Where do i begin to say good bye to my dear uncle, i will never forget you, you will be forever in my heart. I wish you were here, but God had other...Read More » ”
17 of 32 | Posted by: Tressy Smith - paterson, NJ

“To my Family whom I love dearly, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of bereavement.Remember to let the Lord be your strength,comforter...Read More » ”
18 of 32 | Posted by: Liz Lennon - Greensboro, NC

“We are sending our condolence to the family. Letting you know that we love you all and are going to miss Uncle Butch very much. Although we don't...Read More » ”
19 of 32 | Posted by: jeff&rose richardson - greensboro, NC

“To my family may God comfort in this time of bereavement , You will truly be missed uncle Butch. Antione Shaw and family🙏 ”
20 of 32 | Posted by: Antione shaw - Greensboro, NC

“Our Condolences to the Smith Family. We pray that God will give you all peace of Comfort. Butch is not gone from your hearts, just from your...Read More » ”
21 of 32 | Posted by: Wanda, Eddie Frierson and Family - NJ

“To my family,im sorry that uncle Butch has passed,but prayers are going forth to strengthen you.we love you guys. BO & DEBBIE ”
22 of 32 | Posted by: bo shaw - whiteville, NC

“I LOVE YOU MY DAD ”
23 of 32 | Posted by: theresa - paterson, NJ

“Uncle Butch you will live on forever in my heart. Anything I asked of you, you did it with no questions. I love you and will miss you ALWAYS! Rest In...Read More » ”
24 of 32 | Posted by: Debbie - East Stroudsburg, PA

“I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST..MY FAMILY SENDS YOU ARE BLESSING AND PRAYERS. ”
25 of 32 | Posted by: Patricia Roper (Rollins) - NC

“I will miss you god father so much love you. ”
26 of 32 | Posted by: hasan reams - paterson, NJ

“I will miss you god father so much love you. ”
27 of 32 | Posted by: hasan - paterson, NJ

“Uncle Butch, I love you and will miss you. R.I.P. ”
28 of 32 | Posted by: Tonya Smith

“My deepest condolences to the Smith family. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. ”
29 of 32 | Posted by: Valerie Valentine - Columbia, SC

“To the Smith family, May God grant you all peace and comfort at this time and always. You have our deepest condolences. Knowledge and Trena...Read More » ”
30 of 32 | Posted by: Trena Tyson - Atlanta, GA

“We love and miss u uncle Butch R.I.P ”
31 of 32 | Posted by: Bennie Smith - Greensboro, NC

“I would like to to extend my condolences to the Smith Family . You are all in my prayers . God Bless Sal ”
32 of 32 | Posted by: Sally Reams - Paterson, NJ


Jimmie "Butch" Smith was born in Clarkton, NC on December 20, 1948. Butch as he was known was educated in the area schools graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Clarkton, NC. He relocated to Paterson in 1968. Butch joined the Army and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was an employee at Caravan Products Totowa, NJ from which he retired in 2009. Butch will be remembered as an extraordinary person. He was straight forward, firm and did not bite his tongue. Yet his love for his family was deep. His family members will remember his love and devotion to all of his family members. He loved sports his favorite teams included: (Baseball) Mets, (Basketball) Knicks and (Football) San Francisco 49ers. He also had dreams of one day winning the lottery. His favorite saying "Say Man" and " I don't mean no harm". He was preceded in death by his parents Spencer and Ruby P. Smith, one sister: Mary Ann Baldwin and two brothers, Frank D. and Benny Spencer Smith. He departed this life Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital. Butch leaves to cherish wonderful memories his wife, Stella L. Smith, who was the apple of his eye, one son, Jimmie (Nikki) Smith, two daughters, Theresa Sumblin and Broadus (Gary) Alford, three grandchildren, Dion and Keon Sumblin of Paterson, NI, one granddaughter, Tajali Alford of Garfield, NJ, four brothers, James (Etha Mae) Smith of New Haven, CT, Herbert (Martha Ann) Smith of Greensboro, NC Alonzo (Edithe) Smith of Paterson, NJ, and Johnny (Brenda) Smith of Greensboro, NC, three sisters, Broadus (Washington) Summers of Greensboro, NC, Betty (Freddie) Lennon of Greensboro, NC and Alberta Burney of Atlanta, GA, six sisters-in-law, Rosalee Smith of Greensboro, NC Mable Henry and Arlene Carlise of Norfolk, VA, Doris Austin of Perris, CA, Frances (Ralph) Pitts of Paterson, NJ, and Gloria Douglas of Clarkton, NC, three special nieces, Tonya Denise Smith, Tressy Smith, and Priscilla Ann Smith, one uncle, Floyd Ratliff of Charlotte, NJ two goddaughters, Skyla Canty (his special friend) and Shawna Robertson, special friend, Fredrick Crocker all of Paterson, NI and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.