Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 To everything there is a season,

and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

A time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

Braxton Douglas Smith, Sr. who was affectionately called "Big Brax" was a beloved son, father, husband, brother, and friend. It has been one year since his passing and he is deeply and sincerely missed.

Since he has been gone his loved ones have journeyed through seasons of:

breaking down from the reality of his unexpected departure, then picking up the pieces through the restoration of our hope through the comforting Word of God; hurting from the emptiness of his presence, then healing through our faith in God; weeping in moments of sadness, then finding joy in the memories of a life well lived;

and mourning the sorrowful void of his absence, then rejoicing in the blessed assurance of his salvation.

Braxton Douglas Smith, Sr. you will always be loved, you are truly missed, and you will be forever remembered.

We Love You!

Mom, Dad, B.J., and Caron