Obituary of Fred Larry Smalls

In my primary years, I acquired a speech impediment. Many times, it took me awhile to communicate effectively when I spoke. Even though I was teased many times, I learned that if I took my time to express myself my speech impediment would improve.

I was reared to go to Sunday school and church every Sunday. I believe and love the Lord. As I lay here, I realize how good God has been to me.  I confessed my sins, ask for forgiveness and gave my life to all mighty Lord. 

I attended and graduated from Charleston County primary schools and received my high school diploma from Burke High School in 1972. 

I enjoy listening to old school music, watching television, reading, communicating and socializing with my partners and spending time with my family.

I worked various jobs and held various positions in the Charleston area, including MUSC, Roper Hospital, Charleston Naval Shipyard, which included areas of maintenance, supply, plumbing and environmental services. I retired from the College of Charleston in 2018.  I enjoyed my retirement for a while. Then I came across an opportunity to go back to work part-time. While working part time I became ill.

 My brother and sister were always there providing words of encouragement and assistance.

 On Saturday evening November 4^th I was called to be with the Lord.  He called my name- Fred L Smalls, and I was happy to answer. You see to be absent from the body means I am present with the Lord.  Oh! What a beautiful Day!

 My many memories are cherished by my brother Oliver Jr. (Cynthia) and my little sister Yvonne.

I also leave fond memories with a host of nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews’ cousins and friends. 

May I leave you with this thought”.

He put his arms around me and lifted me to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best.