Abram Robert Smith Sr

Smith, Abram Robert Sr.60 years old, of Saint Petersburg, Florida, passed away at home on September 3rd, 2018, surrounded by his family.Abe was born in Somerset N.J on April 1st, 1958.Abe was married to his loving wife Penny on July 19th, 1981; they were married 37 years.Abe worked as a Forman for Sunshine Bright Painting and Waterproofing for 24 years and then moved to Tennessee. In Honor of his "adopted" father he then opened his own Painting and waterproofing business in the same name of Sunshine Bright Painting and Decorating. Abe returned to Florida in 2015 to be closer to his family.Abe is survived by his Queen Penny, Daughter Amanda Smith, Son Abram R Smith Jr, Daughter in-law Jennifer and his 4 grandchildren Jayden Zolciak, Ian Smith, Kenadee Smith, and Abram R Smith the 3rd. He also leaves behind siblings to include 4 sisters Joan Blew (Nonie), Diane Clancey, Lisa Mascola and Deborah Cox and brother Rob Markle. Step father Dennis Swope and wife Ellen, Step Mother Joan Smith with other family and friends.Abe is preceded in death by his parents Cecilia and Robert Smith, Brothers Michael and Ronald Smith and sisters Patty Hosgood and Pamela Smith.The Smith Family wishes to thank Hospice care team, Moffitt Hospital and the PCSO family for their kindness, compassion and continued support.The Celebration of Life service will be held at Central Christian Church on September 15th at 3pm with a repass to follow. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Sorenson Funeral Home.Don't grieve for me, from pain I'm freeI'm following the path God has laid, you see.I took his hand when I heard his callI turned around and left it all.I could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work or play.Tasks left undone must stay that wayI found the peace on a sunny day.If my parting has left a voidThen fill it with remembered joys.A family shared, a laugh, a kissOh yes, these things I too will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrowI wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My life's been full, I've savored much,Good family, good times, a loved one's touch.Perhaps my time seem all too briefDon't lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee.God wanted me now; From pain I'm free.Anonymous

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