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Reuben Smith

Passed 05/21/2023

Obituary For Reuben Smith

Reuben T. Smith 69, passed away on May 21, 2023 in Hollywood, Florida.

Viewing: 5pm-8pm Friday, May 26, 2023 at The Now Church, 3324 Pembroke Road Hollywood, Florida 33021.

Funeral Service: 2pm Saturday, May 27, 2023 at The Now Church, 3324 Pembroke Road Hollywood, Florida 33021.

For those of you who have asked how to make a donation. The family is accepting donations via: CashApp: $Fransmith824 or Zelle: FrancesCampbellSmith@yahoo.com

Reuben Smith Funeral Service will be live streamed at nowchurchfl.com

Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the family.


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Ohhh cousin Ruben, had I only know you were struggling with your health? Had not seen you since November 2009. It had been a minute! Had not spoken to you since 2010. Had no idea you were not well? OMG! You were a good man. You were the example family man, father, husband, grandfather. Thank you for being the good-hearted human being. May your family-soul-centered soul RIP and RISE in GLORY! Amen.πŸ™

Frances, my deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. May God provide comfort and peace to you and I will continue praying to that end. I will always remember my conversation with Reuben years ago because it changed my life. Love you Big Sister Ellis Wilson-Henri

Monique and family My deepest and sincerest sympathies to you on the loss of your brother May God comfort you at this hour

Well Done Good and Faithful Servant πŸ‘ Rest in Shalom My Brother in Messiah Jesus πŸ’– Your Brother in Christ Carmen πŸ™πŸΌ

Heartfelt condolences to Francis and family on the passing of Reuben, a dear friend and brother. It is my prayer that Almighty God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory. Sylvia Smith.

Condolences to Frances and the entire Smith family. May you find peace and comfort in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My prayers are with you.πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

I had the opportunity to be one of the care givers of Mr. Smith. Despite of his sickness, he reminded a true man of character, a true man of God. His sweetness was contagious. After doing something for him, he never failed to say Thank you with all the words of encouragement you ever know. I am so lucky to have the privilege to know this family. They really stole my heart. I extend my deepest and sincere condolences to you my darling sister, Frances, and to the entire family! May the soul of Mr. Rueben Smith rest in paradise!!!

Chantal Samuel.

To Mrs. Frances Smith and family, our heartfelt condolences go out to you on the passing of your loved one Bro. Reuben Smith. Take comfort in the truth that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We are praying for youπŸ™πŸ½ Bishop Joseph and Rev. Andrea Smith Independence Drive Church of God Nassau, The Bahamas

REUBEN T. SMITH (Affectionately addressed as "Doc!" ) Doc, was a God fearing man, whom God empowered with multiple gifting. He, was a man of substance! Reuben's Ambition, Integrity, etiquette, and sense of Purpose were some of the factors and virtues which governed and propelled him throughout his sojourn. He was a people's person.

One whom God so uniquely empowered and whose skills augmented change in the lives of thousands of individuals, especially men.

One of his uniqueness was that he had a keen sense of humor. He was good at finding and assigning a name to everyone he got to know or spoke with. And at the end of the conversation, no matter how brief or long it was, he had a name for them, which he kept secret until he heard someone referenced the person then he would ask "who are you referring to?" And before giving you time to respond, he would quickly say his special name for that person.

Reuben demonstrated love, appreciation and gratitude to all. In addition, his generosity and compassion crowned the fore mentioned virtues shown to his neighbors, family and friends. It was untapped and paralleled to nothing else. He found time to listen to every and anyone.

He also had a way of identifying a person who was disingenuous as a 5th Column! Meaning they could not to be trusted. He extended himself to ALL whom he came into contact with.

He had the heart of Eva Smith, but most importantly a man who feared God! The world is better off because of this man laid out here before us today. Reuben T. Smith!

May his soul rest peacefully until the rapture hen he will be invited to that great Marriage Supper of The Lamb. And inherit his eternal mansion Jesus has prepared for him.

Ms. Frances May the love and mercy of our Lord be bestowed upon you and your family during this unfortunate time. My sincere condolences. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Yolanda Essix-Johnson πŸ™πŸ½

To Ms. Frances and family, I send my deepest condolences for your loss. I pray for your comfort and peace during this time and will keep the family in my thoughts. May Mr. Reuben rest in peace.

- Brandon Brown

M deepest and sincere condolences to you, my dear sister and friend Frances, and to the entire family! May his soul rest in peace!!!!

Reflections of my good friend and brother in Christ. Reuben Smith was a true friend and brother. I first met him in 1969 along with Carlton Thompson, Villienue Hanna and Edwin Johnson we all became good friends and remained friends until his demise. Reuben was a giant of a man, who loved family and friends. We shared many wonderful times together. We talked often on the phone for hours. He gave me good advice. Reuben was humorous and our conversations were filled with laughter. Reuben taught me so much. I will truly miss his wise counsel, encouragement and love. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. Sleep on my brother until we meet again.

Robert Rabbit Head Smith & Carlton Jenkins Thompson Friends

Also you will always be in our prayer. Bishop & Minister Woodside

Condolences to the family on the passing of a true friend and brother, he will be surely miss, his friendly smile and soft spoken voice, his kind heart and loveable spirit wil surely linger in our spirit, may God's favor remain with his family RIP brother in the arms of the saviour.

To Frances, Cardez, Lashay, Amber, Brianna, and family, please have our deepest sympathies on the passing of Reuben. We loved him dearly and remember all the wonderful, fun times we spent together over the years. Reuben loved his family deeply and extended his love to us also. Thomas says Uncle Reuben was a fun uncle with lots of jokes. Joshua says he loved Uncle Reuben's talks. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and we pray God comforts you during this very difficult time. We will miss him dearly. We love you all. From Camille, Thomas and Joshua Smith.

To Frances, Cardez, Lashay, Amber, Brianna, and family, please have our deepest sympathies on the passing of Reuben. We loved him dearly and remember all the wonderful, fun times we spent together over the years. Reuben loved his family deeply and extended his love to us also. Thomas says Uncle Reuben was a fun uncle with lots of jokes. Joshua says he loved Uncle Reuben's talks. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and we pray God comforts you during this very difficult time. We will miss him dearly. We love you all.

To the Smith Family, My you be overwhelmed by the comfort and peace of the Holy Spirit now and the days to come. I love you. Vernita Jones Martial

Ms. Frances and family ‼️ My deepest and sincere condolences... May Reuben Rest In Paradise ❣️ πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈ Love Phyllis Cooper & Family ‼️

Aunty Frances, Cardez, Lashay, Brianna, Amber and the rest of the family. Heart felt condolences to all of you on the passing of Uncle Reuben. Please know you'll are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying that God's comfort and peace surround you'll like a shield as you'll go through this difficult time. Love, Keith & Tia Ferguson

Have my deepest condolences

To my sis Francis and family my deepest condolences to you in the loss of a Dear brother who meant a lot to all of us with his quiet voice saying it is alright now, don't worry I am in a better place with my heavenly angels πŸ˜‡ accompanying me. Let us continue to love and support one another no matter what. I love you all. Be ashore that in time the hurt you're feeling will be less and all the memories that you've shared will be with you forever πŸŒΊπŸ™

Heartfelt condolences goes out to cousins Frances, Shay, Carden, Bri and Amber on the passing of a giant of a man who would have had a hand in shaping so many through example of strong character and discipline. May he Rise in Glory with God!

- Indy Saunders, on behalf of the Godfrey & Brenda Saunders clan!

Aunt Frances, Cardez, Lashay, Amber, Brianna please know that you are in our thoughts and we pray God comforts you during this time. He was a giant of a man and he loved family. I would always tell him how much he resembled grandpa and he would say 'family can't hide. Uncle Reuben will be greatly missed..

Love Tamika Outten-Rolle & Deangelo Rolle Nassau, Bahamas

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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