Mr. Cedric Bernard Smith Obituary in Albany at Meadows Funeral Home of Albany, Inc.

Obituary For Mr. Cedric Bernard Smith

Mr. Cedric Bernard Smith, 51, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

It is with heavy hearts and unforeseen circumstances, the funeral services for Mr. Cedric Smith has been canceled.

Public viewing on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the Meadows Funeral Home, 315 S. Madison Street, Albany, Georgia 31701.

The journey of the life of Cedric Bernard Smith began in Albany, GA, on December 4, 1972. He was the son of the late Valeane Smith and Eddie Edwards.

Cedric was educated in the Dougherty County school system. A graduate of Monroe Comprehensive High School, he was an outstanding football player and a member of ESQ. He had a big personality with a contagious smile and a sense of humor to match it. He was a genuine person with a heart for his family and friends.

He was a very hard worker both on and off the job. He worked at Phoebe Putney for over 21 years with Albany Pulmonology being his most recent job. When he wasn’t working, he was also a barber, mechanic, lawn care specialist, chef, and bartender, a.k.a. a jack of all trades. He was often called by his loved ones as “One Call That’s All,” “Ice Cube,” “Nard,” or “Ced.”

He loved and adored his family and friends. He was the life of the party. He was a strong man physically and through his character. He was the best-dressed individual with a style of his own, even down to his work uniform.

On Sunday, April 28, 2024, Cedric faced the sunset of his earthly journey and transitioned to his eternal rest. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Frankie Lee, Delores, Kenneth, and Michael.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Valerie Smith; one daughter, Sedricka Smith; two granddaughters, Jade Hargrow and Joye Hargrow; stepsons, Tanrrence West and Frederick West; nine siblings, Norma Meadows (Morris), Curtis Smith (Carol), Geraldine Brown (Johnnie), Debra Lamar, Regina Knighton, Temeca Smith, Dana Wright, Daci Wright, and Reverend Eshawn Edwards. He was also loved and cherished by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family, friends, and co-workers, including his best friend of many years, Jay Broxton. Roll Tide!

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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RIP CED. FROM CALVIN AND VERA MORMAN. YOU WILL BE MISSED

May the Love of God bring comfort to the family. PAT

To the family of Cedric, my condolences and prayers is extended to you. I met Cedric at the Pulmonary Drs office and he was such a kind and uplifting person. He always had something positive to say. I am going to truly miss him and the conversations we had. Mrs Mavis Edmonds Jenkins

I pray for strength, peace and solace for the family.
Love you bro!
~ A. K. Washington

Ced you you really messed us up with this one. I'm still at a total lost. Never thought I would be seeing RIH by your name, you said you was going to live forever. You will be missed my many. Love you Always, Take your rest! Penny

Words cannot express how we are feeling! To know our BIG BROTHER CED is no longer here, Lord God! WE WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!! THIS IS NOT GOODBYE, BUT SEE YOU LATER!!! LOVE, YOUR BEAUTIFUL BABY TWIN SISTERS, DANA & DACIA

You will be truly missed R.I.P.
Darryl

Praying gone miss you friend!!

My condolences to the family. I have enjoyed working with this awesome and amazing person at DCI. He has touched so many people along his walk of life. When my mom started at pulmonary office I don't know who spoiled who. That's the heart that he had about and for people. You will be missed. Put up the shoes because they can't be filled. Rest in peace 🙏🏿🙏🏿 coworker and friend. Sharon Rambo Albany DCI

Cedric was a very great Friend. A heart of Gold. RIP my Friend. Rose Sutton.

Really Gonna Miss You My Brother/Classmate!

My brother, what a pleasure it was to grow from a kid to adulthood a Sand Dune legend that will always be remembered. RIP my guy. Much love. Leon Gamble

Cedric was one of a kind. I got the pleasure to know him & work with him for almost 3 years. There was never a day that he didn't come in with a smile on his face or cracking a joke despite what he may have had going on in his personal life. He would always ask, "how those babies doing?" He was special to Pulmonology. & anyone who met him would tell you how great of a person he was. A lasting impact on anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him or knowing him. He will be missed!

Our Sincere Condolences to the Smith Family. Praying for Peace and Comfort Paul and Eddie Dunbar.

I am deeply sadden to hear that Bernard has passsed away my heart thoughta and prayers are with hie family during this difficult time he will be truly missed Emma Sapp and family

Cedric wholeheartedly was the most kindest and generous person, he would look out and always have time for you. There will never be another person like Cedric and they broke the mold when they made him. Always had the warmest hugs and the best smile. On top of that he was a beautiful person. The coolest person in the room and the room always lit up when he was there, because he drew people to want to hang with this cool ass dude!! Love him always.

The dictionary doesn't have a word to describe Ced. He was the ray of sunshine in the morning times before I started my day. If you passed by Palmyra and saw his car or truck backed in, my vehicle would always be next to his. Even if he arrived before I did he would always leave my spot available. You were always going to get a smile whenever he greeted you. My mornings will no longer be the same because you will no longer be there to guide me in when I back up or to say Shon have a good day. My heart goes out to his wife and his entire family because if you had this kind of impact on your Phoebe family, I can only imagine what they are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your parking spot friend, Shon

Truly a one of a kind stand up guy. Always there for others with a great attitude. He is and will be greatly missed. He impacted many people for the good. My love and condolences to his wife, family and friends.

Yolanda Jenkins

My prayers,heart, & love goes out to the family. He will always be remembered, he would always called me by my middle name (Denise). He was a special person to me. "Sand Dunes"🙏🏽🕊️ Gone but never will be forgotten.