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Elbert Jackson Smith

August 24, 1922 - April 27, 2017
Visitation
Greenlawn Funeral Home North
Monday 5/1, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Greenlawn Funeral Home North
Tuesday 5/2, 12:30 pm

Elbert Jackson Smith 94, Springfield, Mo. passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Glenwood Healthcare, Seymour, Mo. Elbert was born on August 24, 1922, in Cooter, Mo. to Robert E. and Sally (Morgan) Smith. He was manager for many years, with the Young Management Corporation. He was a W.W. II U.S. Army veteran and a long-time member of the Nixa, Mo. Baptist Church. Elbert enjoyed telling others about Christ and leading others to Him.
Elbert was preceded in death by his parents, 2 daughter's: Alma Jean Thompson, and Thelma Catherin, grandson: Gregory Scott Thompson, a great-grandson: Joshua Thompson, his brothers: Clyde, Ralph, and Archie Smith, and a sister: Peggy Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Alma B. Smith, four children: Elbert Jackson Smith and his wife Rosemary, Betty Ann Pitts and her husband Marvin (Joe), Mary Magdalene Culver and her husband, Roger, and Robert Dean Smith and his wife Yvonna, son-in-law Jerry Thompson, 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren, and a brother, Robert E. (Ted) Smith.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial to follow, at Missouri Veteran's Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

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Visitation
Greenlawn Funeral Home North
Monday 5/1, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Greenlawn Funeral Home North
Tuesday 5/2, 12:30 pm

Elbert Jackson Smith 94, Springfield, Mo. passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Glenwood Healthcare, Seymour, Mo. Elbert was born on August 24, 1922, in Cooter, Mo. to Robert E. and Sally (Morgan) Smith. He was manager for many years, with the Young Management Corporation. He was a W.W. II U.S. Army veteran and a long-time member of the Nixa, Mo.
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Wade & Anne Dunivent left a message on May 8, 2017:
We were told about EJ's passing today in our Sunday School class at First Baptist Nixa where EJ and Alma attended. We were heart broken to know of his passing. We loved this dear man of God so much. He loved the Lord with all his being. It was always such a joy to visit him and his dear wife, Alma. Such sweet people. We will miss him, but rejoice in knowing that he is in Heaven with our Lord and we will see him again.
left a message on May 2, 2017:
Your family have my sincere condolences. Death is never easy and it brings great sorrow. But know that God will surround and comfort you at this difficult time. He is aware of your pain and he cares for you.. 1st Peter 5:7.
left a message on May 2, 2017:
Your family have my sincere condolences. Death is never easy and it brings great sorrow. But know that God will surround and comfort you at this difficult time. He is aware of your pain and he cares for you.. 1st Peter 5:7.
left a message on May 2, 2017:
Grandpa Smith was always my favorite to be around within the family. His kind heart and caring ways made this world a better place. I love you, Grandpa.
left a message on April 30, 2017:
Grandpa, you were such an uplifting person to be around. And I will miss you so much, but I am glad that you are no longer in pain. You are loved by so many and didn't know a stranger. I love you so much and will see you again soon.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on April 30, 2017:
So sorry for your loss. Wish we could be with you. You are all in our prayers!
Christie Jones left a message on April 30, 2017:
I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers of strength & comfort for the family during this difficult time.
TOM left a message on April 29, 2017:
After God removes wickedness and suffering, the earth will be transformed into a paradise. Then people will be able to live forever in perfect health and happiness. God’s Word foretells: “[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.”—Revelation 21:4. In that new world, even dead ones will be brought back to life to share in those blessings: “There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Acts 24:15) That is why Jesus Christ could tell a repentant evildoer who expressed faith in him: “You will be with me in Paradise.”—Luke 23:43. I HOPE THESE VERSES PROVIDE SOME COMFORT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME TOM Thoffar55@outlook.com
left a message on April 29, 2017:
My dad, my hero. What a wonderful daddy, grandpa and friend and what an everlasting legacy he has left behind, one which we will all honor and remember. We miss him already but we are all so very blessed that he is no longer in pain and in the everlasting arms of our all mighty Lord. Our prayer is that each and everyone who has known him will not only remember the way he loved the Lord and his witness but will search our hearts and those that have experienced the love and salvation of the Lord Jesus will continue to grow, learn and walk in His light and for the ones who has not experienced this great gift of love will do so soon, for that was what our dad and grandpa would want. God bless us all.
left a message on April 28, 2017:
Dad, thank you for your love and prayers throughout the years. I will always love you. Til we meet again in Heaven, your daughter.
left a message on April 28, 2017:
Praying for comfort for your family at this time of loss Of Elbert. To be absent from the body is being present with his Lord. You can solace that he is suffering with physical ailments. Rejoice that you have the promise of seeing him again.
left a message on April 28, 2017:
EJ was a blessing to be around and get too know we had good times singing and talking about the Lord my prayers are with the family
Betty Pitts left a message on April 27, 2017:
Our Dad was such a wonderful man! He was so full of love for God and his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Heaven has a new voice singing and praising our Lord and Savior. I miss you Daddy!
left a message on April 27, 2017:
My Dad was like a candle, always showing the light of Jesus Christ to everyone he met.
Greenlawn left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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