Derek “Jimmy” James Smith Jr
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Funeral service for the late Derek James Smith Jr. affectionately called “Jimmy” age 57 years of #652 Baillou Hill Road will be held on Saturday, May 26th, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Ivan F. Butler Jr. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
His memories will be cherished in the hearts of his loving and devoted wife: Meredith Collie-Smith, Daughters: Tiffany and Thajay Smith, step daughters: Hendira Bethel, Tashan McKinney; Sons: Derek “D.J.” James Smith III; stepson: Henry Bethel; Mother: Helen Smith, Mother In Law: Ruth Collie; Siblings: Rhonda (Steve) Fortune, Byron (Dionne) Smith, Julian Smith (Bianca Hall), Anjuli, Arelio, Alexandra Smith, Brother-In-Law: Osbourne Lockhart, Sisters-In-Law: Bernadette Collie and Christian (Sterling) Turnquest; Grandchildren: Thawshanda Smith and Joshua Deveaux, Derrino Jr., Nieces: Barbara Smith, Jaylicia Smith, Delcina (Mario Moxey), Latoya, Asheran, Avianna, Shandrea Francis, Charlene (Terrance) Smith, Camille Turnquest, Kaylee Smith; Nephews: William “Tommy” (Sarah) McWeeney III, Byron Jr, and Edward Smith, Avean, Dugal Sr., Delrado, Darcio, Donavon, Lathario, A.J., Christopher Smith, Logan, Tayshawn and Marvin Smith Aunts: Marilyn Treco, Barbara Hall, Gloria Lowe, Clare Hepburn, Dianna Wallace, Ann Akin, Charlene Isaacs, Zeta Sands, Dorothy Horton, Beverly Bain and Doreen Lightbourne Rosetta Strachan, Elizabeth Cumberbatch, Camille Brown, Veronica Dean. Uncles: Jackie, Charles, Michael, Larry Smith, Phillip Sands, and Wilfred Horton, Oswald Major, David (Ethlee) Gibson; Cousins: Andre, Ricardo, Patrice Hall, Jerry and Patrick Treco, Mag Lowe, Sharon Cartwright, Shelly Richardson, Linda Treco, Jessica Wells, Robin Davis, Andrea, Stephanie, Jackie, Gail, Pandora, Sandra, Marsha, Claire, Harry, Anthony, Jay Rutherford, Daphne, Antoinette, Marcia, Karen, Edward and Simeon Patton Jr., Robert, Sonia, Eric, Greg, Andre Maynard, Fern, Nicki, Paige, Kim, Michael, Brent Turnquest, Rochelle, Patroni (Evelyn) Green, Patrick Peter (Neoshi) Green, Gina, Requel, Glendalee, Sherelle, Shenique, Denise, Dominique, Dellarese, Florence, Lisa, Theresa, Charmaine, Carlene, Ryan, Phillip, O’Neil Saunders, Gregory, Mario (Vernell), Rudy (Clarinda), Kenworth (Maxine), Kendal (Carm), Keno (Veranique) and their families. A host of other relatives and friends including: Louis Symonette (Uncle Lou), Prince Storr, Cyprianna Davis, Martin Strachan, Tracy Cooper, Godfrey Symonette, Shenardo, Winston Bunch, Gershwyn Wilkinson, Trevor Sands, Maxwell Lightbourn, Patricia Saunders and Family, Colamae Butterfield and Family, Amos, Marilyn, Ivan Evans and Family, Shavonne Ramsey, Tonya Smith, Jame Sullivan Basden, Betrum Taylor and Family, Allardice Strachan, Judith Thompson, Andrea Williams (God mother), Claudette Bethel, William “Billy” McWeeney Jr., Lindy and Donna Wells, Altamease Isaacs, Marian Thomas, Barbara McLlvee, Keith Holmes, Hervisa Pratt, Pastor Hervis Bain, Iva Hall and their families, The staff of Bahamasair Holdings; A Special Thank You is extended to the Doctor’s at Doctor’s and Princess Margaret Hospital, ICU & ICMU Ward, with special mention for Dr. Fredrick Smith, Dr. Moss, Dr. Magnus, Dr. Eugene Gray, Dr. Brian Lynda Tynes, Nurse Ring and Staff, New Mount Zion Church, Rev. Dr. Ivan F. Butler and Kemp Road Ministries, the Fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous and many others too numerous to mention. The Family apologize for anyone that may have been overlooked, we love and appreciate you all.
Viewing will be held in the Irenic Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Ltd., Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until service time.
