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CeleAbration of Life Jonathan Smith February 25th, 1939 - April 3rd, 2011

Jonathan SmithOur Dear Father and FriendJonathan passed away on April 3rd at St.Mary's Hospital in Richmond VA after along illness. He was born on February 25,1939, to James and Agnes Smith.Jonathan graduated Loudoun CountyHigh School in 1957 and worked as atruck driver for Loudoun MilkTransportation for over 20 years. Heserved in the Virginia National Guard inthe mid 1960's.Jonathan is survived by his wife, Jan of38 years, and sons David and Kevin. He isalso survived by his three sisters NancyGray, Mable Tiffany, and PeggyBlankenship, one brother Ernest, onegrand daughter Serenity Goodin, andseveral nephews and nieces. He waspredeceased by his father, mother andone brother, Robert.I’m FreeDon’t grieve for me, for now I’m freeI’m following the path God has laid yousee.I took His hand when I heard him callI turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work, to play.Tasks left undone must stay that wayI found that peace at the close of day.If my parting has left a voidThen fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kissOh yes, these things I too will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrowI wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My life’s been full, I savored muchGood friends, good times, a loved one’stouch.Perhaps my time seemed all too briefDon’t lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts and peace to theeGod wanted me now; He set me free.

Order of Service Prelude and Opening MusicWelcome and Prayer - Reverand John Fizhume Oh! When the Saints Scripture Reading Personal Memories - David and Kevin Smith Message - Reverand John Fizhume Scripture Reading Messages from Family not in attendance Prayers for the Family Amazing Grace - Congregation Committal and Blessing Closing Prayer - Reverand John Fizhume Closing Music

Jonathan passed away on April 3rd at St.Mary's Hospital in Richmond VA after a longillness. He was born on February 25, 1939, toJames and Agnes Smith. Jonathan graduatedLoudoun County High School in 1957 andworked as a truck driver for Loudoun MilkTransportation for over 20 years. He servedin the Virginia National Guard in the mid1960's.Jonathan is survived by his wife, Jan of 38years, and sons David and Kevin. He is alsosurvived by his three sisters Nancy Gray,Mable Tiffany, and Peggy Blankenship, onebrother Ernest, one grand daughter SerenityGoodin, and several nephews and nieces. Hewas predeceased by his father, mother andone brother, Robert.I’m FreeDon’t grieve for me, for now I’m freeI’m following the path God has laid you see.I took His hand when I heard him callI turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work, to play.Tasks left undone must stay that wayI found that peace at the close of day.If my parting has left a voidThen fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kissOh yes, these things I too will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrowI wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My life’s been full, I savored muchGood friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.Perhaps my time seemed all too briefDon’t lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts and peace to theeGod wanted me now; He set me free.

Jonathan passed away on April 3rd at St. Mary'sHospital in Richmond VA after a long illness. Hewas born on February 25, 1939, to James andAgnes Smith. Jonathan graduated LoudounCounty High School in 1957 and worked as atruck driver for Loudoun Milk Transportationfor over 20 years. He served in the VirginiaNational Guard in the mid 1960's.Jonathan is survived by his wife, Jan of 38 years,and sons David and Kevin. He is also survived byhis three sisters Nancy Gray, Mable Tiffany, andPeggy Blankenship, one brother Ernest, onegrand daughter Serenity Goodin, and severalnephews and nieces. He was predeceased by hisfather, mother and one brother, Robert.I’m FreeDon’t grieve for me, for now I’m freeI’m following the path God has laid you see.I took His hand when I heard him callI turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work, to play.Tasks left undone must stay that wayI found that peace at the close of day.If my parting has left a voidThen fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kissOh yes, these things I too will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrowI wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My life’s been full, I savored muchGood friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.Perhaps my time seemed all too briefDon’t lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts and peace to theeGod wanted me now; He set me free.

Jonathan passed away on April 3rd at St. Mary's Hospital inRichmond VA after a long illness. He was born on February 25,1939, to James and Agnes Smith. Jonathan graduated LoudounCounty High School in 1957 and worked as a truck driver forLoudoun Milk Transportation for over 20 years. He served inthe Virginia National Guard in the mid 1960's.Jonathan is survived by his wife, Jan of 38 years, and sonsDavid and Kevin. He is also survived by his three sisters NancyGray, Mable Tiffany, and Peggy Blankenship, one brotherErnest, one grand daughter Serenity Goodin, and severalnephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his father, motherand one brother, Robert.I’m FreeDon’t grieve for me, for now I’m freeI’m following the path God has laid you see.I took His hand when I heard him callI turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work, to play.Tasks left undone must stay that wayI found that peace at the close of day.If my parting has left a voidThen fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kissOh yes, these things I too will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrowI wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My life’s been full, I savored muchGood friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.Perhaps my time seemed all too briefDon’t lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts and peace to theeGod wanted me now; He set me free.

Jonathan passed away on April 3rd at St. Mary's Hospital inRichmond VA after a long illness. He was born on February 25,1939, to James and Agnes Smith. Jonathan graduated LoudounCounty High School in 1957 and worked as a truck driver forLoudoun Milk Transportation for over 20 years. He served in theVirginia National Guard in the mid 1960's.Jonathan is survived by his wife, Jan of 38 years, and sons Davidand Kevin. He is also survived by his three sisters Nancy Gray,Mable Tiffany, and Peggy Blankenship, one brother Ernest, onegrand daughter Serenity Goodin, and several nephews andnieces. He was predeceased by his father, mother and onebrother, Robert.I’m FreeDon’t grieve for me, for now I’m freeI’m following the path God has laid you see.I took His hand when I heard him callI turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work, to play.Tasks left undone must stay that wayI found that peace at the close of day.If my parting has left a voidThen fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kissOh yes, these things I too will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrowI wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My life’s been full, I savored muchGood friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.Perhaps my time seemed all too briefDon’t lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts and peace to theeGod wanted me now; He set me free.

PallbearersTerry Broyles John SmithScott Fitzgerald Dave SmithTim James Ron Weaver AcknowledgementsThe family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation thecomforting messages, floral tributes, and other expressions of kindness during this time of bereavement. May God Bless and Keep You! Visitation will be held at Colonial Funeral Home Thursday, February 9th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to his memory may be sent to Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 38, Purcellville, VA 20134 John 14:27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.