OBITUARY
Rev. Donald Hugh Smith
November 24, 1934 – February 28, 2013
Pastor Donald H. Smith was born to Henry Brock and Maude Richmond on November 24, 1934. He is the eldest of nine children. At an early age, he gave his life to Christ. He attended public schools in Houston, TX and he graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School in 1953. Pastor Smith was a veteran in the United States Army, 4th Infantry Division from 1958 until 1960. He returned to Houston, TX., after his military service and attended Texas Southern University. Donald Smith received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. Dr. Smith had a very charismatic personality and enjoyed working with youth in the community. He was instrumental in establishing the A. F. Cadet Drill Team of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. L. H. Simpson, D. D. In the early 1970s, Donald became a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend C. L. Jackson. He served in the positions of teacher, deacon and drill team director. The drill team was internationally known as the first church drill unit organization in Houston, Texas. He was the commander in chief of the cadets until the early 1990s. Pastor Smith retired from the United States Postal Office after 30 years of service. Pastor Smith accepted his calling to the ministry and was ordained at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in 1992 under the leadership of Pastor Harvey Clemons. In 1993, he became the pastor of the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Smith served faithfully until GOD called him home. Preceding him in death, his parents - Henry Brock and Maude Richmond, one sister, Erbertine Willis, one brother, David Smith Jr., and his grandson Trevor Tubbs. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Effie Smith of 19 years and 7 months. His children are as follows: Stephanie Roberts (Edward), Carla Maddox (Timothy), Zina Johnson, Sonya Smith, Rachel Smith, Brian Smith and Jeffery Johnson. There are 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. His siblings are Henry Brock (Debra), Eddie Brock, Lorretta Brock, Charles Brock, Jerome Smith, and Harold Huckaby (Doris) and a host of aunts, an uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Kenneth Jones Missouri City
Bro Kenneth L Jones my pastor and mentor there were so many trips in past with me Bro Faultry and your family things I that he taught me that I will never forget I miss you all and special him
Theresa Fleming Houston
May the grace and peace of God be with each of you. Praying for The Smith Family.
May God bless the family.Classmate. joanne Chambers
Sonya Smith Houston
I love you Daddy!!! See you later!!!
Jessie Thomas Houston
Stephanie, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers for the loss of your father. Please let me know if you need someone just to be a listener, I am here for both you and Busch.
Nessie Hendon & Family Houston
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Houston
My condolences to the family of Mr. Donald Smith. May the GOD of all comfort provide you with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss.
Hi Effie , my prayers go out to you and your family. I miss you, and May God Bless you and your family eternally.Love Your Friend, Rachel V.
To Bryant, Stephanie, and Family, With deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad, Donald Smith. Our thoughts and prayers are with you; and all the family. Remember, to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. -Reverend Dr. Barbara Punch, Danny, Rita, and family.
Sheryl Kaye Richmond-Lewis Atascocita
Ms. Effie, our condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.
Davis Elaone Friendswood
Ms.Effie our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.My God continue to bless you and comfort you.
May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort and keep you in his care. Neoma Harris
Pastor Ronald & Wife Rose Boutte New Testament Church of Jesus Christ Houston
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
carolyn Braziel Houston
Will always cherish special times we had together a great cousin praying for the Smith Family.
Rev. Taafua &Salamasina Pati American Samoa
Our condodolences to a Man of God thats Served in so many ways on behalf of his Grand daughter Andrea Maddox and great grandchildren Darius and Caroline,we share in his Homecomming the celebration that heavens gathering for to welcome Rev.Smith our prayers for comfort and strength Love Always, First Samoan Full Gospel Pentecostal in Copperas Cove,Texas.
Rev. Keith J. Burton Houston
I join my brothers and sisters in Christ in paying tribute to this great preacher of the Gospel, Rev. Donald H. Smith. Pastor Smith was my first pastor when I moved to Houston some 16 years ago. He also officiated at my wedding in February 1998. I knew him to be a man of steadfast faith and unwavering conviction. My prayers and sincerest condolences to the Smith family and also to the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church family on the loss of your leader and pastor. May GOD continue to comfort and strengthen you during this time. WELL DONE, PASTOR SMITH...WELL DONE!
Vernetta Ingram Houston
May the memories of those special qualities that defined the man, Donald Hugh Smith, and his unique relationship with each of you bring you comfort. Remember his smile, his "jokes", his lectures, his sermons. That was Donald Hugh Smith. My condolences to the family. Please know that you're all in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering Donald always.
Great Man of God! We will miss his words of encouragement and words of exhortation! We will continue to pray for the family, fellowship and friends! Love in Christ Jesus Pastor Gerald & Sister Gwyn Jones Family Fellowship Community Baptist Church
James Roberson Tomball
God's blessings upon this family, especially for the brother, Harold Huckaby. We are praying that God will deliver you and your family as He always has and continues to do.
Nay Robinson Spring
A very Special Man(There is no one like Don) Devoted and Loving Husband(For many Years) Super Dad(Loving,Tough,and Teacher) Builder(Buildings and People..Mr. Fix It) A Gift from God (A answer to many prayers) A forever Friend (Tried, True,Tested, Proven) Man of God (Saved by Grace!) Never Good-Bye (See you Later) To the family my deepest condolence, may God continue to bless you during this difficult time. Don, will always be my HERO !!!
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