Celebrating the Homegoing of Xavier "Zabo" Smith Jr. 2012

Xavier' Zabo" Smith, Jr., was born to the late Xavier, Sr. "Zab" & Daisy Morris Smith on March 26, 1921. He was educated in the Tangipahoa Parish Public School. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946. He was a veteran of World War II.

Xavier "Zabo" Smith, Jr. 
Source: Funeral Program
Courtesy of Mrs. Helen Lucky

He was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Helen Leonard Smith and of this union three children was born; Sarah Ann, Diane, and Faye Ruth.  Brother Zabo was converted and baptized at an early age at Grant Chapel AME Church in Amite, Louisiana which was the beginning of many years of dedicated service to God. He served on many auxiliaries of the Church. Bo. Zabo served as a Trustee when the new church was built and many years after.

Bro. Zabo attended upholster school and upon completion, he opened his own upholster shop. Later, he went into the monument work until his health began to fail. Hew as a jack of all trades. He loved fishing, hunting, raising animals and baseball. He also loved gardening and growing vegetables. He enjoyed sharing the vegetables with the community.

To cherish his memory: Two daughters, Sarah Ann of Amite, LA., Faye Ruth, Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Yvonne S. Coleman, Amite; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren; one special grandson Demond McNealthy; one special nephew, Robert Coleman; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

He was preserved in death by his wife Helen Leonard Smith, a daughter, Diane Smith Chamber, a son, Ronnie Smith, two grand daughters, Rocquell Smith and Dianna McNealty; his parents Xavier "Zab" & Daisy Morris Smith; three brothers; Glenn, Clarence and Earl Smith; one sister; Dorothy Mae Smith  Himes.