CAPT Morris Jacob Smith, 87, of Independence, MO passed away November 21, 2021.
Visitation will be 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 at St Paul A.M.E. Church 200 E. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050. Memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at that church and ZOOM ID:930 1642 4706 passcode: 20091
Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.
Morris Jacob Smith was the seventh of nine children born to Robert and Lela Smith. His parents and siblings: Ernest, Gertrude, Ida, Margarita, Nathaniel, Eugene, Madeline, and Maxinia preceded him in death.
Morris began his spiritual journey at the family church, Bethlehem Temple in Detroit, Michigan and was a member of St. Paul AMEC in Independence, Missouri at the time of his transition. Morris Jacob Smith, served in Korea as a Communications Center Specialist in the Air Force. Nurse Director CAPT Morris J. Smith, MSN, RN retired in December, 1991 from the Naval Department of the United States Public Health Service Department. He attended Henry Ford Community college where he earned his Associates Degree in 1964, Wayne State University for his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 1969. Morris earned his Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing in 1971 at The Catholic University of America. He was elected to active membership of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States in 1978. Morris practiced Psychiatric Nursing for 30 years. He was a decorated serviceman and a loving, generous, honorable, compassionate, and wise husband, father, uncle, and nurse.
CAPT Smith is survived by his wife of 65 years Freddye Mae Smith; his daughter Timberlyn Smith; his son Leonard Smith (Rachel); his daughter Rev. Margaretta Smith Narcisse (Darryl); and grandchildren Dr. Darryl Narcisse (Jamise), Michelei Thomas (De’Andre), Michael Narcisse (Allanesha), and Leonard Smith, Carlos Grijalva (Christina), Antone Gonzalez; great-grandchild Cynia Thomas; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Obituary submitted by family
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Rev. Betty Hanna-Witherspoon
1 Dec 2021My prayers for the family of this officer and gentleman who demonstrated love of God, family and friends. He finished his race and now receives his crown.
Mrs. Morris Jacob Smith
4 Dec 2021Thank you so very much Rev. Betty.
Rev. Juli Boyd
1 Dec 2021We extend our heart felt condolences to your family in this season of change and grief. We the members of Power of Faith AMEC, extend our love and care to you. 2 Corinthians 1:3 says, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” We pray for your comfort.
Sincerely, Rev. Juli Boyd pastor POFAMEKC
Officers and Members
Roy Luke
1 Dec 2021An honorable man with a wonderful family.
Timberlyn Smith
1 Dec 2021Thank you Roy. I appreciate your years of encouragement, prayers and support.
Allan&Thresea Smith
1 Dec 2021My prayers are with you all at this time and always. Much love Allan and Thresea Smith
Timberlyn Smith
2 Dec 2021Thank you so much for your prayers. Your thoughts and support are greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Morris Jacob Smith
4 Dec 2021We thank you all for your kind words of comfort. your calls your acts of kindness, your love and prayers.
Audrey & Florian Oubre
1 Dec 2021Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God continue to bless you and your family during this difficult time. Praying for the family.
Mrs. Morris Jacob Smith
4 Dec 2021The Family of CAPT Morris Jacob Smith express our sincere thanks for your prayers, kind words of comfort and your love during our time of sadness.
Ed Hubert
2 Dec 2021I was so sorry to hear this sad news, Timberlyn. Deepest condolences to you and your entire family.
Timberlyn Smith
2 Dec 2021Ed, over the years you always asked how things were going when we would see each other. I appreciate your long-standing thoughts and prayers.
Laura Kelley
2 Dec 2021How handsome he was in his uniform! Prayers for you and your family Timberlyn. I know how much you loved and cared for your Dad based on all of our discussions. It sounds like he had a wonderful life with a large and much-loved family.
Timberlyn Smith
2 Dec 2021Laura, Your thoughtfulness over the years for our situation will always be remembered. Thank you!
E teresa Nelson
5 Dec 2021To my family, you are continuously in my prayers. Sister Freddy, what memories you must have. Sixty-five years is a long time, but what a blessing you two were to each other’s lives. And the wonderful, creative, and spiritually gifted children and grandchildren were definitely gifts from God. God be with you all and remember I am only a phone call away. Much love. Elder Nelson
Patricia & Jasper Fullard
17 Dec 2021This is so Hard, but I must write something.
To My Family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences in the loss or our friend. May you be comforted in knowing that you did everything possible to care for him. The Bible says; ” Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted”. ” We Pray that God will bless all of you and give you strength to carry on.
Marcethis Stubbs & David Stubbs
17 Dec 2021To the family of my uncle Morris, this is Marcethis Stubbs. And my husband David! Sending all our lov, and condolences, to your whole family!Take comfort I no knowing he did so much good for so many people!
Inspired me all my young life! To grow up without my dad! In a great place to day with a great family! I appreciate my aunt Freddie who was also there for me ! Love Tom by beautiful cousins! I and my husband send heartfelt love to you all! Love Marcethis and David Stubbs!
Timberlyn Smith
31 Dec 2021Thank you for your love and support! Your thoughts are appreciated.