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Celebrating the Life of Ernest Alonzo Smith, Jr. March 26, 1952 - December 9, 2010 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:25-30 Remembering Ernest Ernest Alonzo Smith, Jr. entered into peaceful rest on December 9, 2010 at 7:30 a.m., at Prince George’s Hospital, Critical Care Unit after suffering a heart attack. He was born in Washington, DC, on March 26, 1952 to Velma T. Smith and the late Ernest A. Smith, Sr. Ernest was baptized, confirmed and served as an altar boy during his early years at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Ernest graduated from St. Gabriel Grade School in 1966 and from Archbishop John Carroll High School in 1970. Following high school, Ernest studied at Mount St. Mary College and the University of Maryland. Ernest taught at various schools in Maryland. Ernest also worked at Soldier’s Home, the Federal Government and was also employed at the District of Columbia Superior Court. He also served as an Altar Server at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the Franciscan Monastery and at St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he also served as a Lector. Ernest was a devout Third Order Franciscan and attended daily Mass when he could. Ernest loved music (his favorite singer was Nancy Wilson) and he was an avid reader. As a true Franciscan, he loved animals especially his cat. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Velma T. Smith; a brother, Reginald T. Smith; an aunt, Audrey Bullock; two nieces, Sharita Smith and Tammy Smith; a nephew, Carlos Smith; two life-long friends and his sisters through love, Diann Robinson and LaVerne Atiba; very close friends, Kevin and Mary Wiedel; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. The family of Ernest A. Smith, Jr. would like to take this time to extend their sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the many acts of kindness extended to them during this very difficult time. May God forever bless and keep each of you in His tender care. Marshall-March Funeral Homes, Inc. 4217 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 ? 202-723-1250 4308 Suitland Road Suitland, MD 20746 ? 301-736-1616 In-A-Minute 301-449-7440