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Remembering Ledell Smith, Jr.  “Bud”
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Remembering Ledell Smith, Jr. “Bud”

Remembering Ledell Smith, Jr.  “Bud” Ledell Smith Jr. was born on November 24, 1954, to Ledell Smith Sr. and Costella McCrackin, in Pensacola, Florida. He departed this life on May 23, 2024. Ledell attended East High School, where he graduated in 1973. After graduating Ledell worked as a truck driver and later as a security guard for MGM Studios. He later met an amazing woman and united in Holy Matrimony with Vanessa Wilson on August 3, 1985. To this union, two children were born. (Ledell Smith III, Eddie Smith) Throughout his years of a loving marriage, Ledell helped his wife Vanessa run a daycare business at their residence while creating a legacy with his father at Lee’s Barbecue. They made amazing food and homemade BBQ sauce that fed the community for years. Ledell built the life he always wanted with his wife and children. He also had a deep passion for billiards. He would spend hours at the pool table perfecting his craft and became a great player. Ledell was preceded in death by his wife, Vanessa Smith, his father Ledell Smith, Sr., and sister Joyce McCrackin. He leaves to cherish his memories, their two children: Ledell Smith, III and Eddie Smith, Grandchild Ledell Smith IV, three brothers: Chris Smith (Sue), Lockport, NY, Ronald Smith (Amherst, NY), Richard McCrackin (Pasadena,California), One sister: Belinda Smith, Stepmother (Helen) of Amherst, NY. A host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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John Young aka "The Comeback Kid is an Inspirational Speaker, Musician, Singer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He serves as pastor of FellowshipWorld, and visionary of the Totally Gospel Network. With a motto: "Don't do your best...Do what's necessary", John shares a powerful message of transformation and renewal through Jesus Christ, and teaches wisdom keys that will help you to maximize your potential.

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