Committal
Bishop John Smiley, 51 of Drexel, NC passed away, Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born on July 24, 1973, he was the son of the late Donald Smiley and Mary Ruth Goss. John was the founder and Pastor of Souls Harvest Ministries, where he labored many years in the gospel, reaching out into the community, leading many to Christ. John was currently a member at New Hope in Christ Church. He loved the Lord and dedicated in his walk in Christ. John was a people person and loved his family very much, he had a passion for helping others. He also loved sharing the Word of the Lord with other churches and instilling himself in other churches. John was a jokester and loved to make people laugh.
John is survived by his daughters, Melea Smiley Harrison (Brad), Brittney Smiley (Dỹlan Conley); grandchildren, Grayson, Shay, Londyn; siblings, Sherry Goss Cunningham (Mike), Donnie Goss (Vickie), Otela Flanders (Greg); Dahelin Goss, Makeyla Goss; number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and his loving k-9 companion, Cricket.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Alexander Baldwin Goss; nephew Brayden Dennis; several aunts and uncles.
The family will receive friends from 4pm until 5pm, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home at 5pm.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I’m so sorry about your loss Mr Smiley was a great Christian of a man my prayers and condolences to his family.
He was a wonderful brother in Lord and always a smile and a great blessing to all those he met,he lived for people and fellowship and he will be missed .
Until we met again ...my Pastor,friends and Alli..oh how I miss you one of a kind ..a masterpiece...one word to describe you is UNFORGETTABLE!!! Amen
I'm still in shock. Thank you for never giving up on me. I love you an I will continue to tell my testimony where you are a big part. Until we meet again. See you later
He was a very special man. He will be missed. Praying for all the family. Live your lives for Jesus. I know that is what he would have wanted. God bless you all.
I met John when he was sixteen and was privileged to watch him grow into a mighty man of God. I loved him with all my heart. So now I say ' fly high son, I sure will miss you' ,!! See ya soon!
To family, my love and condolences. For many years we've sang, worshipped, and enjoyed many tears and laughter with John. This one hurts Big!! 😢 I can't make it in person. But know that my heart is there with you all, day and night. God is still good! I love you all dearly With a whole lot of love Heather Younce