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Obituary for JOSEPH D. SMITH
Joseph Dan Smith was born on July 7, 1950, in Calvert County Maryland to the late Arnett Sr. and Virginia Smith. Joseph entered into eternal peace on Sunday, August 13, 2017.
Joseph lovingly known as "Joe" or "Big Joe." Joe was educated the Calvert County School system. He was employed by the Calvert County Board of Education for 36 years. Joe enjoyed watching sports, especially the Redskins and the Baltimore Orioles.
Joe loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He always greeted you a big smile and a loving hug. Joe loved a good meal, it didn't matter what time it was, early, late or midnight. He loved people and always wanted the best for everyone. Two of his favorite phrases were "Everything is Going to be Alright and "It's Going to be Okay."
He leaves to cherish his memory: Shalonte Harrod, Delonte (Kaely) Harrod, Eric, Patrice and Troy Gross, and Saquoria Henderson; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Arnett Jr, and Sherman (Mable) Smith; three sisters, Ernestine Chase, Janice (Calvin) Gross and Nora (John) Jackson, Georgia Lee (Bill) Washington; one uncle, James Thomas; one godson, Frederick Hawkins III; two special friend Joe Wiseman and Chester Bourne; his Lusby Senior Pines family; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings: Alfred and Chester Hicks, Shirley Johnson, Carol Ann Mackall, Betty Jane, Mary Jane, James, Susie, Richard and Robert Smith.
