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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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