Leon Nylon Smith
VIEWING: Friday, July 23, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. St. John First Missionary Baptist Church 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
SERVICE: Saturday, July 24,2021 1:00PM
St. John First Missionary Baptist Church 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
INTERMENT: Saturday, July 24, 2021
Foreverglades Cemetery,
1500 Gator Blvd,
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Repast St. John First Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
REFLECTIONS OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LEON (Nylon) SMITH 1934 - 2021 "TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN; A TIME TO BE BORN,AND A TIME TO DIE, A TIME TO PLANT AND A TIME TO PLUCK UP THAT WHICH IS PLANTED." ECCLESIASTES 3:1-2 A TIME TO BE BORN It was at day-break on April 27, 1934 in the quaint settlement of Snow Hill, North End, Long Island, in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas that the late Susan Smith gave birth to a bouncing baby boy that she and her husband, the late Sylvanues Smith named His life on Long Island was only 16 short years but they were rich with experiences that helped to shape the man he would become. At the tender age of four, Leon was enrolled in a small single room school house where he began his socialization and early childhood education. An inquisitive boy, he quickly adapted to his new environment and over the years became an outstanding model student among his peers. Due to lack of access to higher education opportunities on the Island, he completed his formal education as a top student in his class, but was forced to leave school at the legal school leaving age of fourteen. Leon landed his first job as a deck hand on his grand-father's schooner, the "Blanch Eva". An adventurer at heart, Leon soon became bored with his experience as a deck hand and at the age of sixteen he migrated to the United States of America to seek his fortune as a contract farm worker. Initially his employment took him to many of the farm belt States in the United States of America. Eventually, he was offered employment at the Okeelanta Corporation, one of the largest sugar producing company in the region. It was in the city of Belle Glade that he met and fell in love with his bride, the late Maria L Smith. They were joined in holy matrimony in 1988 and they shared twenty blissful years together before she was called to glory. Together this couple raised a total of ten biological and adopted children. Leon also known to his friends as (Nylon), lived a full and productive life. He loved to travel and spent most of his retirement years visiting other countries but most of all he loved his family. His children, his grand- children and great grand- children were his pride and joy. During the latter year of his life, Leon faced serious health issues which necessitated numerous hospitalizations and extended care. Surrounded by family members in the early summer morning hours of Sunday July 11, 2021, Leon held the hands of his heavenly father as he transitioned from his earthly life to rest safely in that glorious place that his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ had prepared for him. Left to celebrate his memory are a host of family and friends including: CHILDREN (S)Elisha/EvaMae (both deceased) & (D)Rhoda/Kirk (both deceased), (D)Lavern, (D)Tisa/Mario, (S)Darial Sr/Josette, (D)Tamica, (D)Latoya, (D)Shantique, (D)Lakeisha & (D)Terneal. GRAND-CHILDREN Rebirto Sr/Toya, Elisha Jr, Evaughn/Marcus & Erick. Latoya, Lakeisha, Kiran, Kareem & Khenan. Shantique, Terneal, Burton, Burtina, Mikierria, Lenice & La'Vontae. Mario, Michael & Mikah. Latrshia, Domenique, Yvonna & Darial Jr. Rashad, Rayjeene, Rashawn, Raheem & Rayqwon. GREAT GRAND CHILDREN - (34) Bríor Burgess, Kayden Brown, Ramelo Martin, Khalil Martin, Charles Coney Jr., Malani Joseph, Von'kia Smith, Alicia Braynen, Marquavious Greer, Shariyah Pinder, Keyante Thompson, Kaylee Thompson, Kmare Thompson, Kaélyani Thompson, Karter Thompson, Khenan Thompson, Clayniyja Fields, Alasia McClain, King Smith, Bobby Freeman Jr., Ariaunna Otis, Selena Michel, Unique Hanna, Cute'tel Hanna, Rebirto Hanna Jr., Emmanuel Pepi-tjean BROTHER The Most Honorable Sir Cornelius A. Smith, ON., GCMG., Governor-General, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas SISTER –IN- LAWS Clara Lady Smith, Daisy Bess, Caroline Hanna NEPHEWS Clayton A. Smith/Charlene, Cornelius A. Smith Jr./Rochelle, NIECE Cornelia. A. Smith GRAND NEPHEWS Jason Tilson/Amy, Nicholas L. Clarke, Clayton. A. Smith Jr., Cornelius A. Smith III. GRAND NIECES Samantha Boyer/Chris, Arnah Chotoosingh, Chivvaun Smith, Cydnie Smith. GREAT GRAND NEPHEW Jhaden Clarke GREAT GRAND NIECES Edie Tilson, Jhada Clarke, Madelyn Tilson, Caitlyn Boyer, Molly Boyer. NUMEROUS OTHER RELATIVES & FRIENDS Flo Miller, Jane Smith, George & Pamela Miller, Violet & Roscoe Weech, Leonora & Peter Daniels, Trudy & Eron Sands, Melonie Miller, Drexel Smith, Delbert & Ruth Smith, Vincent & Donna Miller, Pethra Morley, Olga & Richard Smith. May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory.
VIEWING: Friday, July 23, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. St. John First Missionary Baptist Church 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
SERVICE: Saturday, July 24,2021 1:00PM
St. John First Missionary Baptist Church 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
INTERMENT: Saturday, July 24, 2021
Foreverglades Cemetery,
1500 Gator Blvd,
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Repast St. John First Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
REFLECTIONS OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LEON (Nylon) SMITH 1934 - 2021 "TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN; A TIME TO BE BORN,AND A TIME TO DIE, A TIME TO PLANT AND A TIME TO PLUCK UP THAT WHICH IS PLANTED." ECCLESIASTES 3:1-2 A TIME TO BE BORN It was at day-break on April 27, 1934 in the quaint settlement of Snow Hill, North End, Long Island, in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas that the late Susan Smith gave birth to a bouncing baby boy that she and her husband, the late Sylvanues Smith named His life on Long Island was only 16 short years but they were rich with experiences that helped to shape the man he would become. At the tender age of four, Leon was enrolled in a small single room school house where he began his socialization and early childhood education. An inquisitive boy, he quickly adapted to his new environment and over the years became an outstanding model student among his peers. Due to lack of access to higher education opportunities on the Island, he completed his formal education as a top student in his class, but was forced to leave school at the legal school leaving age of fourteen. Leon landed his first job as a deck hand on his grand-father's schooner, the "Blanch Eva". An adventurer at heart, Leon soon became bored with his experience as a deck hand and at the age of sixteen he migrated to the United States of America to seek his fortune as a contract farm worker. Initially his employment took him to many of the farm belt States in the United States of America. Eventually, he was offered employment at the Okeelanta Corporation, one of the largest sugar producing company in the region. It was in the city of Belle Glade that he met and fell in love with his bride, the late Maria L Smith. They were joined in holy matrimony in 1988 and they shared twenty blissful years together before she was called to glory. Together this couple raised a total of ten biological and adopted children. Leon also known to his friends as (Nylon), lived a full and productive life. He loved to travel and spent most of his retirement years visiting other countries but most of all he loved his family. His children, his grand- children and great grand- children were his pride and joy. During the latter year of his life, Leon faced serious health issues which necessitated numerous hospitalizations and extended care. Surrounded by family members in the early summer morning hours of Sunday July 11, 2021, Leon held the hands of his heavenly father as he transitioned from his earthly life to rest safely in that glorious place that his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ had prepared for him. Left to celebrate his memory are a host of family and friends including: CHILDREN (S)Elisha/EvaMae (both deceased) & (D)Rhoda/Kirk (both deceased), (D)Lavern, (D)Tisa/Mario, (S)Darial Sr/Josette, (D)Tamica, (D)Latoya, (D)Shantique, (D)Lakeisha & (D)Terneal. GRAND-CHILDREN Rebirto Sr/Toya, Elisha Jr, Evaughn/Marcus & Erick. Latoya, Lakeisha, Kiran, Kareem & Khenan. Shantique, Terneal, Burton, Burtina, Mikierria, Lenice & La'Vontae. Mario, Michael & Mikah. Latrshia, Domenique, Yvonna & Darial Jr. Rashad, Rayjeene, Rashawn, Raheem & Rayqwon. GREAT GRAND CHILDREN - (34) Bríor Burgess, Kayden Brown, Ramelo Martin, Khalil Martin, Charles Coney Jr., Malani Joseph, Von'kia Smith, Alicia Braynen, Marquavious Greer, Shariyah Pinder, Keyante Thompson, Kaylee Thompson, Kmare Thompson, Kaélyani Thompson, Karter Thompson, Khenan Thompson, Clayniyja Fields, Alasia McClain, King Smith, Bobby Freeman Jr., Ariaunna Otis, Selena Michel, Unique Hanna, Cute'tel Hanna, Rebirto Hanna Jr., Emmanuel Pepi-tjean BROTHER The Most Honorable Sir Cornelius A. Smith, ON., GCMG., Governor-General, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas SISTER –IN- LAWS Clara Lady Smith, Daisy Bess, Caroline Hanna NEPHEWS Clayton A. Smith/Charlene, Cornelius A. Smith Jr./Rochelle, NIECE Cornelia. A. Smith GRAND NEPHEWS Jason Tilson/Amy, Nicholas L. Clarke, Clayton. A. Smith Jr., Cornelius A. Smith III. GRAND NIECES Samantha Boyer/Chris, Arnah Chotoosingh, Chivvaun Smith, Cydnie Smith. GREAT GRAND NEPHEW Jhaden Clarke GREAT GRAND NIECES Edie Tilson, Jhada Clarke, Madelyn Tilson, Caitlyn Boyer, Molly Boyer. NUMEROUS OTHER RELATIVES & FRIENDS Flo Miller, Jane Smith, George & Pamela Miller, Violet & Roscoe Weech, Leonora & Peter Daniels, Trudy & Eron Sands, Melonie Miller, Drexel Smith, Delbert & Ruth Smith, Vincent & Donna Miller, Pethra Morley, Olga & Richard Smith. May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory.
Leon Nylon Smith
VIEWING: Friday, July 23, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. St. John First Missionary Baptist Church 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
SERVICE: Saturday, July 24,2021 1:00PM
St. John First Missionary Baptist Church 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
INTERMENT: Saturday, July 24, 2021
Foreverglades Cemetery,
1500 Gator Blvd,
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Repast St. John First Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
REFLECTIONS OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LEON (Nylon) SMITH 1934 - 2021 "TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN; A TIME TO BE BORN,AND A TIME TO DIE, A TIME TO PLANT AND A TIME TO PLUCK UP THAT WHICH IS PLANTED." ECCLESIASTES 3:1-2 A TIME TO BE BORN It was at day-break on April 27, 1934 in the quaint settlement of Snow Hill, North End, Long Island, in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas that the late Susan Smith gave birth to a bouncing baby boy that she and her husband, the late Sylvanues Smith named His life on Long Island was only 16 short years but they were rich with experiences that helped to shape the man he would become. At the tender age of four, Leon was enrolled in a small single room school house where he began his socialization and early childhood education. An inquisitive boy, he quickly adapted to his new environment and over the years became an outstanding model student among his peers. Due to lack of access to higher education opportunities on the Island, he completed his formal education as a top student in his class, but was forced to leave school at the legal school leaving age of fourteen. Leon landed his first job as a deck hand on his grand-father's schooner, the "Blanch Eva". An adventurer at heart, Leon soon became bored with his experience as a deck hand and at the age of sixteen he migrated to the United States of America to seek his fortune as a contract farm worker. Initially his employment took him to many of the farm belt States in the United States of America. Eventually, he was offered employment at the Okeelanta Corporation, one of the largest sugar producing company in the region. It was in the city of Belle Glade that he met and fell in love with his bride, the late Maria L Smith. They were joined in holy matrimony in 1988 and they shared twenty blissful years together before she was called to glory. Together this couple raised a total of ten biological and adopted children. Leon also known to his friends as (Nylon), lived a full and productive life. He loved to travel and spent most of his retirement years visiting other countries but most of all he loved his family. His children, his grand- children and great grand- children were his pride and joy. During the latter year of his life, Leon faced serious health issues which necessitated numerous hospitalizations and extended care. Surrounded by family members in the early summer morning hours of Sunday July 11, 2021, Leon held the hands of his heavenly father as he transitioned from his earthly life to rest safely in that glorious place that his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ had prepared for him. Left to celebrate his memory are a host of family and friends including: CHILDREN (S)Elisha/EvaMae (both deceased) & (D)Rhoda/Kirk (both deceased), (D)Lavern, (D)Tisa/Mario, (S)Darial Sr/Josette, (D)Tamica, (D)Latoya, (D)Shantique, (D)Lakeisha & (D)Terneal. GRAND-CHILDREN Rebirto Sr/Toya, Elisha Jr, Evaughn/Marcus & Erick. Latoya, Lakeisha, Kiran, Kareem & Khenan. Shantique, Terneal, Burton, Burtina, Mikierria, Lenice & La'Vontae. Mario, Michael & Mikah. Latrshia, Domenique, Yvonna & Darial Jr. Rashad, Rayjeene, Rashawn, Raheem & Rayqwon. GREAT GRAND CHILDREN - (34) Bríor Burgess, Kayden Brown, Ramelo Martin, Khalil Martin, Charles Coney Jr., Malani Joseph, Von'kia Smith, Alicia Braynen, Marquavious Greer, Shariyah Pinder, Keyante Thompson, Kaylee Thompson, Kmare Thompson, Kaélyani Thompson, Karter Thompson, Khenan Thompson, Clayniyja Fields, Alasia McClain, King Smith, Bobby Freeman Jr., Ariaunna Otis, Selena Michel, Unique Hanna, Cute'tel Hanna, Rebirto Hanna Jr., Emmanuel Pepi-tjean BROTHER The Most Honorable Sir Cornelius A. Smith, ON., GCMG., Governor-General, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas SISTER –IN- LAWS Clara Lady Smith, Daisy Bess, Caroline Hanna NEPHEWS Clayton A. Smith/Charlene, Cornelius A. Smith Jr./Rochelle, NIECE Cornelia. A. Smith GRAND NEPHEWS Jason Tilson/Amy, Nicholas L. Clarke, Clayton. A. Smith Jr., Cornelius A. Smith III. GRAND NIECES Samantha Boyer/Chris, Arnah Chotoosingh, Chivvaun Smith, Cydnie Smith. GREAT GRAND NEPHEW Jhaden Clarke GREAT GRAND NIECES Edie Tilson, Jhada Clarke, Madelyn Tilson, Caitlyn Boyer, Molly Boyer. NUMEROUS OTHER RELATIVES & FRIENDS Flo Miller, Jane Smith, George & Pamela Miller, Violet & Roscoe Weech, Leonora & Peter Daniels, Trudy & Eron Sands, Melonie Miller, Drexel Smith, Delbert & Ruth Smith, Vincent & Donna Miller, Pethra Morley, Olga & Richard Smith. May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory.
VIEWING: Friday, July 23, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. St. John First Missionary Baptist Church 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
SERVICE: Saturday, July 24,2021 1:00PM
St. John First Missionary Baptist Church 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
INTERMENT: Saturday, July 24, 2021
Foreverglades Cemetery,
1500 Gator Blvd,
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Repast St. John First Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 600 SW 8th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
REFLECTIONS OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LEON (Nylon) SMITH 1934 - 2021 "TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN; A TIME TO BE BORN,AND A TIME TO DIE, A TIME TO PLANT AND A TIME TO PLUCK UP THAT WHICH IS PLANTED." ECCLESIASTES 3:1-2 A TIME TO BE BORN It was at day-break on April 27, 1934 in the quaint settlement of Snow Hill, North End, Long Island, in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas that the late Susan Smith gave birth to a bouncing baby boy that she and her husband, the late Sylvanues Smith named His life on Long Island was only 16 short years but they were rich with experiences that helped to shape the man he would become. At the tender age of four, Leon was enrolled in a small single room school house where he began his socialization and early childhood education. An inquisitive boy, he quickly adapted to his new environment and over the years became an outstanding model student among his peers. Due to lack of access to higher education opportunities on the Island, he completed his formal education as a top student in his class, but was forced to leave school at the legal school leaving age of fourteen. Leon landed his first job as a deck hand on his grand-father's schooner, the "Blanch Eva". An adventurer at heart, Leon soon became bored with his experience as a deck hand and at the age of sixteen he migrated to the United States of America to seek his fortune as a contract farm worker. Initially his employment took him to many of the farm belt States in the United States of America. Eventually, he was offered employment at the Okeelanta Corporation, one of the largest sugar producing company in the region. It was in the city of Belle Glade that he met and fell in love with his bride, the late Maria L Smith. They were joined in holy matrimony in 1988 and they shared twenty blissful years together before she was called to glory. Together this couple raised a total of ten biological and adopted children. Leon also known to his friends as (Nylon), lived a full and productive life. He loved to travel and spent most of his retirement years visiting other countries but most of all he loved his family. His children, his grand- children and great grand- children were his pride and joy. During the latter year of his life, Leon faced serious health issues which necessitated numerous hospitalizations and extended care. Surrounded by family members in the early summer morning hours of Sunday July 11, 2021, Leon held the hands of his heavenly father as he transitioned from his earthly life to rest safely in that glorious place that his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ had prepared for him. Left to celebrate his memory are a host of family and friends including: CHILDREN (S)Elisha/EvaMae (both deceased) & (D)Rhoda/Kirk (both deceased), (D)Lavern, (D)Tisa/Mario, (S)Darial Sr/Josette, (D)Tamica, (D)Latoya, (D)Shantique, (D)Lakeisha & (D)Terneal. GRAND-CHILDREN Rebirto Sr/Toya, Elisha Jr, Evaughn/Marcus & Erick. Latoya, Lakeisha, Kiran, Kareem & Khenan. Shantique, Terneal, Burton, Burtina, Mikierria, Lenice & La'Vontae. Mario, Michael & Mikah. Latrshia, Domenique, Yvonna & Darial Jr. Rashad, Rayjeene, Rashawn, Raheem & Rayqwon. GREAT GRAND CHILDREN - (34) Bríor Burgess, Kayden Brown, Ramelo Martin, Khalil Martin, Charles Coney Jr., Malani Joseph, Von'kia Smith, Alicia Braynen, Marquavious Greer, Shariyah Pinder, Keyante Thompson, Kaylee Thompson, Kmare Thompson, Kaélyani Thompson, Karter Thompson, Khenan Thompson, Clayniyja Fields, Alasia McClain, King Smith, Bobby Freeman Jr., Ariaunna Otis, Selena Michel, Unique Hanna, Cute'tel Hanna, Rebirto Hanna Jr., Emmanuel Pepi-tjean BROTHER The Most Honorable Sir Cornelius A. Smith, ON., GCMG., Governor-General, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas SISTER –IN- LAWS Clara Lady Smith, Daisy Bess, Caroline Hanna NEPHEWS Clayton A. Smith/Charlene, Cornelius A. Smith Jr./Rochelle, NIECE Cornelia. A. Smith GRAND NEPHEWS Jason Tilson/Amy, Nicholas L. Clarke, Clayton. A. Smith Jr., Cornelius A. Smith III. GRAND NIECES Samantha Boyer/Chris, Arnah Chotoosingh, Chivvaun Smith, Cydnie Smith. GREAT GRAND NEPHEW Jhaden Clarke GREAT GRAND NIECES Edie Tilson, Jhada Clarke, Madelyn Tilson, Caitlyn Boyer, Molly Boyer. NUMEROUS OTHER RELATIVES & FRIENDS Flo Miller, Jane Smith, George & Pamela Miller, Violet & Roscoe Weech, Leonora & Peter Daniels, Trudy & Eron Sands, Melonie Miller, Drexel Smith, Delbert & Ruth Smith, Vincent & Donna Miller, Pethra Morley, Olga & Richard Smith. May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory.
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