My Dad - Lloyd G. Smith
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 05:24 AM 
My dad, Lloyd G. Smith, was an awesome man. He died in his sleep the morning of October 27, 2009. You can read his obituary here. I will always have the best of fond memories of him. I'm at a loss as to how to really write this blog. I guess I'll just list a very short number of descriptions of my dad!
* A dedicated father.
* A faithful husband.
* A man of God.
* A sports enthusiast.
* An incredibly successful residential developer/contractor.
* A stable man.
* A brilliantstrategist (esp when it came to paying taxes).
* The best 'deal-maker' in Real Estate Sales.
* A professional Shuffleboard 'athlete.'
* A reader of the Bible (I caught him reading all the time as a kid).
* An insanely great supporter of me personally.
* A stellar provider for our family.
* A legacy leaver.
I could go on and on and on about my dad. I really could. It saddens me to no end that I'll never see him again in person on this earth. It hurts deeply. But to know that he is not suffering anymore (end stages of Parkinson's among other illnesses and complications) - well, quite frankly, I'm thrilled for him to be in the presence of our Lord - completely healthy, happy and full of joy. That makes up for my temporary pain.
As dad brings his unique style of humor to God... I can't help but feel that Heaven is a much better place. Not that it was too shabby before... it's just been blessed by his addition. I am forever grateful because Lloyd G. Smith was on this earth.
Thank you all for your kind words & support - but mainly the prayer! For details about the location and times of the viewing and funeral in Lebanon, IN (for as long as they post it), just click here!
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I am deeply sorry for the loss of your father. I am praying for you and the family.
My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your dad. My prayer is that God comforts youin this time of sadness. I know and trust that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose. And thats to say that even in the mist of the heavest pain, in the middle of the worst distress, God can and will bring goodness out of this, even in the passing of our love ones. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. God Bless
Dear Pastor Barry, I know and understand the heartachewe feel when our father goes to heaven. I know we are supposed to be happy about him going to be with our Lord and rejoice, butwe sill are sad and this is perfectly okay because mourning for our loved ones passing to glory is in the Word. All Grace abound toward you & your lovely family during now and the years to come enduring the loss.
Thank you all for your kind words, prayers and comments.