Herbert Lee Smith was born in Memphis, TN. He grew up in Paterson, NJ and attended Kennedy High School. He retired as a Pennsylvania State employee.
Herbert was preceded in death by a loving mother, Vella Ree Hope- Thomas. A 2nd father, Clarence Alonzo Thomas Sr. A grandmother Louise Hope- Guy. A great grandmother Golder Agee of Alabama. Two brothers, Michael Earl Smith, and Archie Cornelius Thomas- Buchan. A loving sister, Carla Fontella Williams of Florida.
He leaves to mourn six children- Tatanisha Taylor, Jama Smith, Jacquice Smith, Lamont Binett, Tiffany Smith, and Malcolm Smith. A loving wife, Lorraine M. Cline- Smith. Three brothers, Robert Earl Smith, Clarence Alonzo Thomas Jr. and Wayne Lawrence Thomas. A sister, Clara Shebia Thomas and a sister in law, Margaret Contes- Thomas.
Herbert’s additional Florida family: A 2nd mother, Christine Mitchell- Williams. Sisters, Brenda Marie Williams- Dumas, and Deborah Annette Thomas- Foster. Brother, Warren Henry Williams Jr. A host of grandchildren, a great grandchild, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
HERBERT, YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU.
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