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Milton Harley Jr. posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, March 7, 2021
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There are so many memories that there is not enough room to write them all down. But the keyword that would address them all is “LOVE.” Joan and I have Great Love for Uncle Roland and the family. May continue to comfort and bring peace to you.
God Bless
Milton and Joan Harley Jr
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Milton Harley Jr. posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, March 7, 2021
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Uncle Roland was like a second father to me. He imparted wisdom to me just like my dad. When I had a question or concern he was always open to listen no matter the time or day; and I always respected that. I will miss you.
Love Tommy
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Charles 'Chuckie' Smith posted a condolence
Friday, February 26, 2021
My Uncle, My Pastor, My Friend. The most valued action he taught me was the ‘Country Road Wave”
Every day I walk or cut my grass you are with me. RIP.
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Charles 'Chuckie' Smith lit a candle
Friday, February 26, 2021
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Douglas Wantz donated to SAMARITANS PURSE
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
In memory of Pastor Roland, may people in crisis be helped.
Love & prayers,
Pastor Doug & Angie
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Gretchen Pearson posted a condolence
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Many prayers going to Rev. Roland Smith's family. Rev. Smith did my dad's Eulogy Ambrosia Pearson 1983, and I will never forget the outstanding job he did. I use to try and just pop up at his church at Salem Baptist yearly to show how much I appreciated his kind words for my father. I am a descendent of Wooden, Williams, Honesty and Adams so my family has known his forever. God bless you all and know that my family Madeline Wooden Pearson's will be prayer for your family.
Love you all,
Gretchen Pearson
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Karen Johnson King lit a candle
Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Uncle Roland married Terry and at his home on September 24,1989. He will be missed so much. His spirit was so sweet and always kind I remember when I first went to the house. Uncle Roland & Aunt Gerry always made you feel welcome in their home May Gods angles keep the family at this difficult time. May the Lord Gid comfort you in his great love Uncle Roland Rest In The Arms Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ
Mr. Mrs Terry L. King & Family
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Gregory and Lisha Lee posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
To the Smith Family,
Such a beautiful celebration of life for Rev. Roland Smith; a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, co-worker, friend, Pastor, servant, and child of God.
Rev. Smith has a special place in our hearts as he joined my husband and I in holy matrimony 29 years ago. His words, prayers, and guidance still resonate with us today. We are thankful for the opportunity to sit at his feet and to hear his words of wisdom, love, and encouragement.
Rev. Smith loved his family and you have shown us genuine family love. May God comfort and give you strength and peace during this time.
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
God bless,
Gregory and Lisha Lee (Leesburg, VA)
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Robin B Merlino MD, Jennifer Hensley RN, Mirna Ingles,Twyla purchased flowers
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Robin B Merlino MD, Jennifer Hensley RN, Mirna Ingles,Twyla
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As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring "Roland Smith". It has been an honor & privilege to be his physician for all these years
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Leah posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
My love is with you today. Uncle Roland has gone to get his reward for his faithful service to God. God knows our pain. Our family will miss him so much. We know that God will be with us today and always. "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4. I love you Aunt Gerry, Deborah, Tony and Butch.
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Mirna Inlges posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Robin Merlino MD posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Apostle Evonne Carr lit a candle
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Smith family, my condolences at the loss of your loved one. From my brief time knowing him, I saw that Pastor Roland Smith was a wonderful, warm man of God.
Mother Marva and Deacon Alex, you know Prepared Table Ministries for Christ is here for you. We are just a call or text away.
May God bless you all. There is truly no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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ALEX SON TERRY posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, February 15, 2021
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To PASTOR MENTOR TEACHER FATHER FRIEND I thank GOD that he placed you in my life i don't where my spiritual maturity would be if not. I came to Salem at 12 yrs. old and have appreciated it every I joined non long after and was put right to work an almost brand new piano and no one playing it would not stand and you allowed me to beat up pianos at Salem and all across northern and western VA until GOD turned it into music.There where grumblings but you stood your ground eventually making me minister of music head of musiic dept. before I was 20 yrs. old Placed on the Deacon and Trustee boards respectivly teaching sunday school and bible study to our MD members going so far as to give me ordination materials to study from so I could learn from you can't teach what you don't know and looking at that library in the study maheirhde me start asking for study aides for christmas.I I even throuh in a sermon here and there invaluable experiance . You toaght me how to love everybody whith JESUS love even if you didn't always agree as long as the goal was to win souls for CHRIST!!!! You also taught me that only what you do for CHRIST will last giving back love 99.9%of the time.I miss crawling under the church 6 AM to fix the frozen oil lines to try and make sure the church was at least not freezing by 11AM still there were grumblings but the next time I went Rev. right there .I miss those long drives through the mountains and countryside that took so long we thoughtt to ourselves my GOD where does REV. meet these people surely no one lives here but they pop up on the program even for a thursday night even if we out numberd ttem no can't do was never the answer,I miss cooking at those family gatherings where everyone was welcom and everyone showed up and brought a friend I miss Salems famous fish fry never had to send out a notice you insisted on free no church around could come close to what we raised at that price gineus!!!!! But mostly i miss packing at 2 A M headed for the pride and joy and later THE MISS GERRIE to drown some worms I still remember the double rainbows offf of the back of the boat when we made it through the storm with GOD and a compass and we could finally see our way home family i know it hurt's i'm hurting too but REV.iis lookiing offf the back of the boat now at his rainbows wiyh his compass in his hand and JESUS guiding the the boat the road is rough the going gets tough the hills are hard to climb but heard REV. say Istarted a long time ago and there is nd dought in in my mind I've decidded to make JESUS my choice.
family I love you and crying too right loo took to the rainbow the storm is passing oyer
dad you and your brothers go catch that big one that poped your line that day and i'll meet you on the other shore
love and miss you DEACON ALEX S. TERRY
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ALEX lit a candle
Monday, February 15, 2021
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TO GERRIE TONY BUTCH DEDEBORAH
ALL LOVE
ALEX
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Love, Your Telos Family purchased flowers
Monday, February 15, 2021
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Dear Smith Family, Reverend Smith had a beautiful smile and a life well lived!
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Rickey & Debra Spinner purchased flowers
Monday, February 15, 2021
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Rickey & Debra Spinner
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Michael (Peanut) lit a candle
Sunday, February 14, 2021
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I will remember your caring ways, kindness, wisdom and patience. You were always an advocate for the importance of family; immediate and extended. Thanks for being an awesome Brother-in-law. You will be missed.
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Taryn Simms lit a candle
Sunday, February 14, 2021
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Brother-in-law your impactful words of wisdom shared with me "To let people know you're thinking of them. Otherwise, they have no idea If you don't tell them." These great words I embraced then, now and forever.
Taryn (Cookie)
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Peggy Mervine posted a condolence
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Geraldine,
There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains. This is how we think of Pastor Roland.
We remember his faithful presence at the Wednesday Pot Luck and Prayer gatherings. Pastor Roland would always pray for his family and for the needs of others present. He would often come before God saying: “Here I am again Lord, knocking on your door, asking for . . .” When we would ask him, “How can we pray for you?” his response was always, “I can’t complain. God has blessed me.” He had such a gracious and loving spirit.
We will miss his phone calls (just to check on us), his gift of listening and his gentle smile. He was truly a man of God.
Please know that you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. – Peggy and Reggie Mervine, Dranesville Church of the Brethren
Marva Mills posted a condolence
Sunday, February 14, 2021
A Poem from Roland to Family and Friends
Safety Home
I am home in Heaven dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty.
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over;
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safety Home in Heaven at last.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remain
You shall rest in Jesus land.
When that work is all completely,
He will gently call you home;
Oh, the rapture of this meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come.
Marva Mills posted a condolence
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Brother
I thought of you today but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.
Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part.
God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.
Big brother I will miss you but God said Well Done come and take your rest. Marva
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Robin Harris lit a candle
Saturday, February 13, 2021
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Deb Rudd (Dranesville COB) lit a candle
Saturday, February 13, 2021
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I feel so blessed to have met Pastor Smith and to have experienced a few of his sermons. He was a special person who always warmed your heart. His smile was warm and genuine and brightened my day. Prayers for his family. Thank you Pastor Smith.
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Louise & Bernard Williams lit a candle
Saturday, February 13, 2021
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Uncle Roland and his loving spirit will forever be missed.
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Angela Finet posted a condolence
Friday, February 12, 2021
During my first year of seminary, I was blessed to have Pastor Smith mentor me in a large project. He showed so much grace, patience, and humor, and I am forever grateful. I had the privilege to preach one of my early sermons to him and his congregation. They were all so beautifully responsive and full of the Spirit that I, nervous as I was, added a bit more to my prepared remarks just to enjoy the Spirit's movement!
May that same Spirit provide comfort to the many here who loved him.
Rev. Angela Finet
Nokesville Church of the Brethren
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John Waggoner posted a condolence
Friday, February 12, 2021
Pastor Roland was a warm, loving man of Christ, and it was always a blessing to see him. I'm so grateful for his life.
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Patricia Fleming lit a candle
Friday, February 12, 2021
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Condolences to the Family. Sorry for your lots.
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Chandra Powell lit a candle
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Sending my sincere condolences to the family.
Chandra Powell
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Crystal Cottrill lit a candle
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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We are so sorry for your loss. <3 the Cottrill Family
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john & kitty maluda purchased flowers
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Debbie, I did not know your dad.. but I do know you and what a wonderful daughter he helped raise. Kitty and I have you in our prayers, John & Kitty
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Robert & Audrey Champ lit a candle
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Pastor Doug Wantz posted a condolence
Thursday, February 11, 2021
From the first time meeting Pastor Roland, we shared a close bond of friendship and brotherhood. It was so great to work with him in ministry to our churches and to the community.
I remember how he just adored our dog "Happy" (who passed last summer). When Pastor Roland would come to our house for prayer meetings, he would always bring little cubes of chicken and cherry tomatoes to feed to Happy. He would ask me many times when we got together or talked on the phone, "How's my baby?" So we started calling him "Happy's Grandpa."
Sure going to miss Pastor Roland, but will look forward to seeing him in glory!
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Craig and Rhonda Stutzman lit a candle
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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Our hearts ache for you. We have been blessed by Pastor Roland's joyous and faithful walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. May you feel the comfort and love of the Lord and from many others during this difficult time.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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