Information through Brockett Funeral Home
Matthew Smith Jr. was born on January 29, 1956 to the late Mayhew Smith and Helen Gaskin Smith. He died Sunday, February 1, 2015 in Hamptons Center.
Smith was born in Southampton and attended public schools in the area.
He was a great athlete and member of the basketball team.
He graduated from Southampton High School in 1977 and attended Suffolk Community College Culinary School in 2000.
Smith worked a number of jobs, including at the Southampton tennis courts and as a cook at Southampton College. He was a very handy man and extended his services to many.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Albert Brown.
Smith, who was also affectionately known as Zulu/Zu/Buddy, had a deep love for life, family and friends. He had a heart of gold and touched the lives of many. He was a friend to those who knew him.
Predeceased by his father Mayhew Smith and brother, David Smith Sr., he leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Helen Gaskin Smith of Southampton; three daughters, Rahnesia “Rahni” Smith of Shirley; Rahshell “Shakey” Smith Gamble (Charlie) of Calverton; Racquel “Kelly” Smith of Elizabeth City, NC; a son Erick Smith of Mastic; four sisters, Rena Smalls (Robert), Dorothy Marie Pender (Benjamin), Teresa Mims (Bobby) all of Southampton; Virginia Banks (Roy) of Waterbury, CT; a brother, Jeffery Smith (Donna) of Riverhead; 13 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A viewing was held last Friday morning at the Community Baptist Church in Southampton.
Funeral services began at the church Friday at noon, the Rev. Donald E. Butler officiating. Burial followed in Southampton Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Brockett Funeral Home in Southampton.
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