Henry L. Smith

Birth date: Nov 2, 1927 Death date: Jun 30, 2019

Henry L. Smith of St Petersburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Northside Hospital. He was 91. Henry was born November 2, 1917 in Huff, Arkanasas; the beloved son of the late John and Rosie Smith. He was a proud Arm Read Obituary

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Gene Gabrielson

329w ago

I came to know Pastor Henry and his wife Verilee through his brother Juniior/Marion when we were members of Southside in Sacramento, CA. After attending the ABA meeting in St. Petersburg in 1974, they invited me to stay a few days. They trusted this stranger with great hospitality which I have always remembered. We have had little contact, mostly greeting in passing during ABA meetings in several states, but he always had a smile to welcome a conversation. On Thursday, June 27th, we were in Huff, Arkansas. Ervin Gould took me to the Oak Grove church and on down the road where the Gould, Smith, Hayes and Candler families grew up. On Sunday, the 30th, I attended the evening service at Oak Grove. It has been a joy to know several people who have been blessed by the life and ministry of Pastor Henry Lee Smith. Gene Gabrielson

Robert Morphew

329w ago

Bro. and Sister Smith were very Special to Wandavee and myself, a friend, brother in Christ, a mentor and my Pastor while I attended Seminary Classes in Hamilton and Middletown Ohio. Verilee and Boys we will always love you all and our special memories of the Henry Smith family will never fade. Bob and Wandavee [Payton] Morphew

Carol Laramore

329w ago

Uncle Henry was one of the most faithful and humble servants of the Lord that I have ever known. He was always kind and loving and ready to share his love of God to anyone he met. He will be greatly missed here, but he is celebrating seeing his Lord face to face. Praying for you and the family, Aunt Verlee. Love you.

Harriet Dsouza

329w ago

To Smith family I remember the very first I heard Pastor Smith preached, from that day on I knew 60ths street had a wonderful man the show others to the lord with what he preached from his heart, Me and my children came 60th street when they were very young. Pastor Smith was a very dear friend and his children and Verlee was like a family to me and I will never for get Pastor Smith and all he did for 60th street and most of all for what he done for me. I will not say sorry for your lost. Pastor would want us to be Christian and to remain faithful to our lord. Pastor I will see you in heaven someday and look forward someday that will be the lords plan of when. I love the Smith family and my love to you all.

Nathan Norris

329w ago

Saved after his preaching in the scout building in kokomo; the next Sunday after he baptized me in wildcat creek. I admired he, before and the family. See you in heaven.

James Candler

329w ago

Leo Candler's family visited in the home of Henry L. Smith many years ago. I was so young that what I remember is Uncle Henry painting a wall in the color of a tangarine and singing with every stroke of the roller, tangerine, tangerine, tangerine, tangerine.
I do remember the time he was at a mission point in Indiana. They were meeting in a 2 car garage. They called my dad, Leo Candler, to preach a revival. The crown got so large that they set the chairs on the drive way. My dad preached from the garage doors. A man across the street came out on the porch and sat in his chair to see what was happening. My dad preached and his voiced boomed across the street and when the invitation was given, that man responded by crossing that street and was saved.

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