Gregory Smith

two yrs, wow. Miss you and love you punk ass. Hope you are resting in peace

So the holidays are coming up...sigh. I was remembering how we (and by that i mean YOU) cooked a turkey at my place. We had such a good time and good meal for days. You were always so good, so confident in the kitchen. You made ramen taste like fine cuisine. i miss you. i really really miss you. i would give anything to just see you again.-Tom

Miss you Greg, still think of you often. Someone just brought you up the other day and my heart fell. Rest In Peace Butch Wade

My dear friend - I'm thankful to God that I knew you and for all the great memories. I will always remember your laugh, your kindness, your love for your family and your great passion for life. You were a good friend to me and I will never forget to you. To Greg's family: I'm so sorry for him, but please know that he was loved by so many people here in Atlanta. Johnny Sinclair

Missing you ❤️- Tom

Almost 90 days later, and I still feel like this is some bad nightmare. Cooked breakfast this morning and remembered how I use to be so meticulous trying to get all the food cooked right. Always trying to impress you. I always had to wake you up and I have all the food on your plate, full glass of orange juice too! You always said I made too much food. Visions of you sitting in the recliner, watching you eat and Hobbes drooling watching you eat. Made Hobbes a big plate this morning. We miss you punk, we do. Love you. -Tom Straub

So saddened to hear of your transition. We had some great laughs...I'll always remember your smile and infectious personality.

My dear friend Rosa sorry to hear about your son. Betty Ward told me when I returned home. You are covered with my love and prayers Johnnie Harrison

May the love, prayers, and support of your family and friends bring you comfort during this most difficult time. Vernetta Haygood-Briggs

My deepest condolences to the Smith family and friends on the loss of Gregory, Patricia Moon and Family

I'm at a loss for words, but offer my sincere condolences to the Smith family. Greg and I served together in the military and were friends ever since. We lost touch in the last year...a result of career moves and family obligations... but kept the occasional "Hey! Hope all is well" on social media. So many wonderful memories of one of the most level-headed and intelligent brothers I know. Time will heal the wound but will never erase the memories. Rest in Eternal Peace, my friend! 🙏🏾❤️.

J Darnell Jones, Esq

Greg, You were a great manager and friend. You are still an inspiration to me. We will all have to take care of each other for you now. I will see you again my friend. Sincerely, Melissa

Hearing of your passing took my breath away. I can't image not being able to talk with you again. I'm am heartbroken that you left without saying goodbye. I am angry because you pushed me away these past few months and didn't let me help you. But through the pain there is nothing but unconditional love beyond words.

I have so many memories with you. One of my favorite is when you came out to California to visit for my birthday. It was one of the best times. Hearing you sing happy birthday and laughing til early morning.

I will miss you!! I miss you!!! But I will NEVER forget you ❤️

Greg- I know you are cracking up right now wondering did I proof read my shared memory before I pressed send ...I thought I did; however, I think I accidently copied and pasted from Microsoft Word application to the webpage incorrectly cause it was longer than I expected and it appears that I told part of our story twice in the same story.... hmmm...Ok well that's what happens when you are in shock and at a loss for words.. I want you to know that there will be at least five trees planted in your name on this day of your home going ..I ask that the Smith Family please contact me via email (interiorsbyfernando@yahoo.com)so I can send you Gregory Smith's "Official Tree Memorial Certificate." This document states that the trees planted there today will carry his name for as long as they can stand strong and tall on this green earth through the winds, storms, cold nights and bright sunny days. God continue to bless and mend their hearts as they try to heal from this sudden loss of their member in the human form.

Peace be with thee

- Dwight Fernando McMillan

RIP Gregory Smith -....(deep breath...) Life was cut way too short for you my guy ..you had so much more work to do.... My favorite memory was you telling me to wake up while u simultaneously turned on your TV to play a video from YouTube.. the selection u chose to play was "Gods tryna tell you something"...oh u had me in tears that morning cause I knew right then I had to change up whatever I was doing cause I was running ragged and was not my normal happy self ...so I packed up my book bag got a glass of water and hit the hookah one more time and told you I hear you and thank you and I will be around but my journey must be today ....that was the last time I saw u in person living and breathing...that was on your birthday ...😏🥲..thank you for the journey that had twice as many ups than it had downs..the constant reminder of what it was to be a man of color in Georgia and how to look past that box that we measure our worth in and throw it out the window.. you were always challenging me to do better and not let everyone into my world or know my inner self- "not all thoughts should be shared when it comes to the heart" that's what u would say, and then you looked at me and when I made eye contact you knew I got it. You understood who I was and how I should be and why I ended up in some situations in regards to trying to be a mediator, or finding my way thru this crazy world ..."it doesn't always pay to be nice, sometimes people take your niceness and mistaken it for a weakness, but you are clearly not weak.. so why are you allowing that mf get to you?!"...those words continue to play in my mind because it truly changed me and I'm so happy I told you that when u were breathing. Now there were times you may have been slightly selfish, or too silent about your own personal troubles, but one thing u can't be is a quitter or a person who didn't care about people-- you were among the friends in my circle that once we got on track you continued to build me up. The last time I saw you alive was your birthday...i remember I had fell asleep after we had celebrated your b-day with food, movies and Pinot Grisio, I was about to head home and you said I need to listen - and always remember that you are a resilient man, if no one has told you this then know where you are going you need turn it around and listen cause God is trying to tell you something" and you played The Color Purple's 'God is Trying to Tell You Something' on the television and that day might of been your birthday, but it was a gift to me....I'm still listening, will never ever stop and I thank you for reminding me not to stray from my upbringing in the church and at home..My condolences to the family, celebrate his life and grieve but not to long because there is comfort in knowing that Gregory was a God fearing, heavy in thought and slow to speak. He was and is loved and will be missed.. ..... Thank you Gregory for u.💋💗💔

God bless - Dwight Fernando McMillan

I saw Greg as a gentle soul with a watchful eye for those less fortunate. Greg was a good man a will be missed. God bless his family and I pray God will give them peace through this loss. I will miss you Greg, Roll Tide!!!

This was SO devastating to hear! Greg was the brother you didn't know you needed. He was gentle and fun, but one to put you in your place when needed! Greg helped open doors for so many people....his light will certainly be missed! Rest in peace King!

Words can't express the feelings, the emotions AND the heartbreak when i first received the unfortunate news of My College Bestie, My College roommate, Groomsman in my wedding...I can recall wanting to go back to West Point, GA AND giving UP on college after my 2nd semester AND "G" was like "what am i suppose to do w/OUT You BigBro!?, WE came in together AND WE gone finish this together..."😢 Well, guess what 4 1/2 yrs later, WE DID IT..." I can remember the nxt semester after wanting to quit And "G" would make ME go OUT AND meet new friends AND have a little fun ~ A little to much fun at the Citizen Club...LuVU "G" AND You will be greatly BUT i know YOU are smiling down telling ME to pick my head UP AND dry UP those tears! RIP AND SeeU soon "LiL Bro" #GODHasAPlan

Greg was the light for many of his friends. He consistently would stop what he was doing, put his own life on hold in order to help others. Proud..he was so amazingly proud. Only a handful of times would he let those "walls" down. My heart aches. I just want to hear that voice, see him and my pooch cuddle the way they did. Greg was an amazing person inside and out. We use to tell one another we were "stuck with one another for eternity". Too soon...much too soon bestie. -Tom Straub

Greg was a light for many people . He would always would wanna take care of everyone. He brought so much joy into my life as well as many others.

I, as well as many are in complete shock . Knowing he is with his Dad right now , who I know he missed with all his heart . I know Greg is smiling down at everyone and he is also yelling "you all better stop crying ". Most of all remembering all the great times I shared with him. The one memory that will always keep me smiling and laughing . He thought he knew how to dance. he showed me this Dance move of his. We both cracked up laughing .

Gone to soon from the earth but never gone from my heart .

Sean

It is with deepest sorrow that we express our condolences to Rosa and the rest of the family. May your loving memories of your love one help to comfort you at this sad time. Curley Hall

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