Anthony Jones Smith, 54, of New Haven, departed this life on February 21, 2017. He was the loving husband of Michelle Lyde-Smith.
Anthony was born in Columbia, SC on April 19, 1962, a son of the late Berry Smith and Ida Pogue Smith.
He was the owner of Anthony and Sons Carpeting.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish loving and lasting memories, a son, Anthony Jennings; stepsons, Arthur Dudley III and Wesley Charles Dudley; a brother, Oliver (Audrey) Smith; sister, Gloria (Tyrone) Harper; a special nephew, Ike (Felicia) Smith; five grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 885 Wintergreen Ave., Hamden. Viewing will be held at the Hall from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
We are going to miss anthony he made our day he was a funny dude r.i p ap
My heart goes out to Michelle and her family. Anthony was a very good man who was full of life and loved to laugh. You and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love: Danielle, Leo, Leah, & Hannah
RIP, Uncle Anthony. Thoughts and prayers of love and comfort for Michelle and the rest of our family.
~ Charles & Aislinn
My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved, Anthony. Please know that Jehovah God and his son Jesus Christ is aware of your pain and they care for you. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) . I pray that you are able to find comfort in God’s promise of paradise where there will be no more pain and sorrow (Revelation 21:4,5) and the many wonderful memories of your beloved becoming a reality in the future resurrection in paradise. (Acts 24:15). Please accept my sincere condolences. (JW.org)