Henry L. Smith, Jr.

Henry L. Smith, Jr., affectionately known to many as "Buddy" was born August 9, 1961, to The Late Henry L. Smith, Sr. and Eadie Mae Smith in Dade City, Florida.  He attended the public school system of Pasco County, where he met and made many friends.  Buddy enjoyed life to the fullest and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  On August 11, 2021, God saw fit to close his loving eyes and called Buddy home to rest.  He will be greatly missed by his family, his friends, and the community.  He is survived by his mother, Eadie Mae Smith; children, Latarsha Taylor and Tony Garza-Smith (Jessica); caregiver and long time friend, Angela Taylor; special family, Desmond Christopher and Qwenta Coney; aunt, Rose Tucker (Sinclair) and Willie Conner; special uncles, Sam, and Fred; special friends, Sammy Gant Sr. and Phillip Hunter; a very special pet, Iciy Michael-Taylor; and a host of loving cousins and sorrowing friends. 

*Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have implemented necessary procedures during Visitations, Funeral Ceremonies, Gravesides, and other public and private ceremonies.  We do ask that all visitors of these services to please continue to wear your masks and please remember to social distance.  These new policies may be inconvenient, but due to the severity of the virus, we ask that everyone be considerate, patient, and safe with others as we try to get through this most difficult time.  Seating during services may be limited so please be considerate of the immediate family especially.  

*If you are attending a Graveside service or an Outdoor Celebration you are welcomed to bring your own chair as seating will be limited!  We will provide water to make everyone as comfortable as possible.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this time. We pray that everyone stays safe and cooperative with the current CDC rules.  

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