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Henry O. Smith Sr. Dies

It is with great sadness that the family of Henry O. Smith Sr, affectionately known as “Smitty” or “Hen”, announces his passing on Monday, September 8, 2025.  He died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.

Henry O. Smith Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Marion “Goldie” Smith, Five children: Barbara Smith-Sorhaindo, Sheryl Nelson, Henry Smith, Jr., Robert Smith and Marcia Smith-Anderson

Sons-in-law: Jeremiah Sorhaindo, Cuthbert Nelson.

Grandchildren: Stephen Blake and Dorothy Lloyd, Jason/Kalyn Nelson, Rhonda Williams, Justin Nelson, Ashley Smith, Destiny Smith, Grace Smith.

Great-grandchildren: Li-Hron Williams, Kemori Liburd, De-Mahri Williams-DeCastro, Sienna Blake and Stephen Blake, Jr.

Aunt/Uncle: Ethlyn Hodge, Wendall and Israel Thomas

Siblings: Annette “Nettie” Smith, Lydia L. Ells, Nerbert Smith, Alicia Smith Temlong, Alwon E. Smith, Alena Smith Rouse, Beverly I Smith, Eli Nibbs

In-laws: Eileen Smith, Shelly Schneider Smith, Paulette Smith, Michael/Muriel Blyden-Rhymer, Aubrey/Eria Raymond, L. Patrice Raymond

Host of loving nieces, nephews and cousins

Special thanks:

Caregivers: Mandisa Browne and Karen Leon, Consortium Care VI, Nurse Shasta, Turnbull’s Funeral Home & Crematory

Services:

St. Thomas Memoriam (Informal): 

Thursday, September 25th, 3:00 pm to 6:00pm

Emmanuel Baptist Church

Anna’s Retreat, St. Thomas, USVI

 

Tortola, BVI Funeral Service: 

Saturday, September 27th at 10:00 am

New Life Baptist Church (BVI)

Tortola VG1110, BVI

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