Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. | GA

Obituary For Dr. Jayson Vaughn Smith

Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Smith will be Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 1:00PM; Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy BLVD Atlanta, GA 30310.

Viewing will be Friday, May 21, 2021 from 2PM-6PM at Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel.

Entombment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens

Due to the spread of COVID-19, we are requesting that everyone please wear a mask.

Services entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, (404)-758-1731.

Guest Book

So very sorry for your loss but the beautiful memories live on. May GOD keep you strong. Cynthia Davis

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My condolences to you Denise. I embrace you wholeheartedly. May the hope and peace that our Creator Jehovah God gives us through his word heals your heart and give you strength from day to day as you think about Jayson. The promise that is found in John 5:28, 29 that states "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out to a resurrection of life," is reassuring and give us true bope. Denise I want to thank you for the opportunity you gave me to meet Jayson. The time we spend was short but memorable. Jayson was kind, gentle and loving. Denise I keep you in my prayers. Love you, Cousin Zaida

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Denise, I am so sorry for the lost of your beloved son Jayson. I know your heart is broken, but with the Lords help he will give you the strength to carry through. Jayson has gained his wings to be in the land of no more suffering. I send my deepest Condolences to you and the entire family. I am a few states away, still I send my embraces of hugs to you to comfort you always. With all my love your best friend Elena.

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Jayson, you will be missed. You were my best friend since the age of 11. I still want to reach out to you but I know you won't respond. I miss you already. I love you. My prayers and thoughts are with your mom during this difficult time.

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Jayson, Kind, Loving, sweet, and gentle. This is a difficult time for all who new you. Especially your family. It saddened my heart to know that you are no longer with us. You came into our lives in July 1986 at the tender age of three month's Oh how you melted the heart of your uncle Lee ,as well as, mine. It was love at first sight. We loved having another little boy in our lives. Your parents left you with us for a few week's . We adored caring for you and showing you to our friends. It was a special time for us. We were so honored that my niece and your father chose us to be your God Parent's. It made you more special to us. I thank God for the time you spent us. Over the latter part of your life we have been states apart, but your well being had always been first in my mind. Fond memories will help to fill the void in my heart. I know there are brighter day's a head. Gone to soon! To my Niece Denise ! I know the grief you are feeling now. I cant be there to comfort you and ease your heart. I'll be there in prayer and spirit. I know that the love of family and friends will help to see you through. God made a family for a reason. To love and cherish each other. I'm only a few states and a phone call away. Caring' and understanding .Faith will give you strength. Aunt Trudy.

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Jayson's mom raised the most caring, intelligent, unselfish, kind, talented, loving, and patient man. Thank you Ms. Smith for sharing your son with us. I am grateful to have known him. And, I will forever be comforted by ALL the precious memories of my forever spades partner and confidant. I will always remember the joy on his face when he smiled. He was the best listener I ever encountered. Jayson and I also shared to same good taste in doctors. I can't begin to express how privileged I feel to have run into Jayson recently. Thank you, God, for that. He would never burden (or at least that's how Jayson viewed it) his friends with his real pain (as much as I tried to get it out of him). He would always say "why are we talking about me...what's going on with you?" I could go on and on about the Jayson I knew and how witty and inspiring he was to me and many...but now I need to reflect on him through prayer. Grief wll not be ignored.

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If you know anything about Jayson, you know that he LOVED movies. I always made a point to ask for recommendations whenever we talked. He knew I didn't care for action movies or as I call it "bang bang shoot em up" movies, and he was always sure to let me know if his recommendation including anything of the sort. He was a kind kind soul! What had me in awe the last few times we caught up was even after one crazy story or health concern he would share, he was Always upbeat/positive. He somehow even managed to take interest in what was going on me despite all the concerns he had of his own. I'm so glad that during my time in Atlanta, I got a chance to build a friendship with my dear cousin Jayson! It was always a pleasure to keep up here and there even after I left, and I will miss those opportunities to do so. You are loved and missed Jayson! My thoughts and prayers are with you Denise and all the friends and family he held dear. Paige

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Jayson was my mentor in film and close friend. my heart goes out to his family during this trying time. I love how Jayson always was a motivator and very funny. Jayson was always there for me and I will miss him deeply - DeMarcus Minor

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My thoughts and prayers are with his love ones. You were a great friend during college and after. I am truly going to miss you my friend. Until we meet again rest in paradise.

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My deepest condolences to my dearest cousin Denise. Jason, you will be forever missed. Your with God now so things are most certainly, alright!!! David Lee Snell

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The Pannell, Rodriguez and Matthews families send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Logan family. Our dear cousin was a kind soul with a infectious spirit. May your memories provide you with a sense of peace and comfort!

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The Pannell, Rodriguez and Matthews families send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Logan family. Our dear cousin was a kind soul with a infectious spirit. May your memories provide you with a sense of peace and comfort!

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Jayson I will forever cherish our friendship and memories. You will be so dearly missed. My sincere condolences to your mother, family, and loved ones. Love you so much friend, forever and always! - Brittany

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Sending prayers, peace and love! Tracy Baker Sims & family

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Jayson I love you brother. Your presence will be severely missed. Thank you for being such a great friend and human being. I will make sure I get "Like A Moth To a Flame" turned into a movie within the next three years in your honor. My condolences to you and your family Ms. Logan - James

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My condolences to Ms. Logan. Jayson was a great friend of mine. Such a good person. He and I attended film school together and collaborated on several projects together. He will be dearly missed.

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I offer my condolences to the family. Life, like a mist, appears for just a day, then disappears tomorrow. All that we are can quickly fade away, replaced with tears and sorrow. If a man should die, can he live again? Hear the promise Jehovah God has made, He will call; the dead will answer. They will live at his command. For he will have a longing, For the work of his own hand. So have faith, and do not wonder, for our God can make us stand. And we will live forever, as the work of his own hand. Job 14:14,15 jw.org Tammy

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I met Jayson some years ago as I hired him as my director at my first attempt at shooting a sitcom that I wrote. Jayson jumped at the chance and him and our family hit it off. I told Jayson told him he looked like my middle son Chris. We developed a great friendship and our last conversation we said we need to talk more often. I lost my Mom two months ago so I had not reached out to Jayson but I had planned to. Me and my wife were just talking about him two weeks ago and I said I need to check on my friend. He was a great person, friend, director and writer. I will miss him and our long conversations about our projects we were going to work on. RIH

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I am honored to have called Jayson a friend of mine for the last 12 years. I'll miss his whit, sense of humor, style and friendship. Always enjoyed our chats. He will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for the family and sending my deepest condolences. -Jayivey White

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Sending sincere condolences to Ms. Logan. We are all sad to hear of the sudden loss of your son Jayson. Despite his health challenges, he was always pleasant and a joy to take care of.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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