DATE: Monday, April 21, 1997                TAG: 9704210002

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RUFUS H. SMITH

Rufus Hayes ``Bay Smith'' Smith, 69, of the 800 block of Seminole Drive, died April 18, 1997, in Obici Hospital.

Mr. Smith, a native of Nansemond County, was a retired self-employed contractor who was in business for numerous years. He was a member of First Baptist Church Mahan Street and its Male Usher Board.

Survivors include his wife, Louella Smith; four daughters, Consandra Bell and Brenda Almond, both of Norfolk, Juanita Smith and Deneen Croker, both of Suffolk; three sons, Rufus Smith Jr. and James Smith, both of Suffolk, and Blake Jones of Norfolk; a sister, Barbara Wilson of Norfolk; two brothers, Arthur L. Smith and Herbert L. Smith of Suffolk; five sisters-in-law, Rosa Lee, Robbie Crocker, Mable Haywood, Thelma Smith and Doris Smith; two aunts, Rosella Cook of Philadelphia and Coralie Parks of St. Louis, Mo.; an uncle, Alec Francis of New York City; a brother-in-law, Clyde Bradley; and eight grandchildren. He was the son of the late Virginia F. Smith and Joe Smith.

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church Mahan Street by the Rev. Issac Williams. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m. today. The body will be placed in church at noon Tuesday. Family and friends will assemble at 827 Seminole Road by 1 p.m. Applewhite Funeral Home is in charge. ILLUSTRATION: Photo KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY

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