A Visitation for Deacon John William Smith will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Fuller Funerals, 3100 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804. A Funeral service will occur Friday, February 28, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 831 S 43rd St, Richmond, CA 94804. A committal service will occur Friday, February 28, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Rolling Hills Memorial Park, 4100 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94803.
When I must leave you
For a little while-
Please do not grieve
And shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you
Through the years,
But start out bravely
With a gallant smile;
And for my sake and
In my name live on
And do all things the same,
Feed not your loneliness
On empty days,
But fill each waking hour
In useful ways,
Reach out your hand
In comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you
And hold you near;
And never, never
Be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!
