Campus-wide memorial service for late Rust president, Dr. Earnest A. Smith

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Dr. Smith served Rust at a critical time in its history and the history of the State of Mississippi. For the College, it was the period in which the sponsoring church was deciding if the College should continue or be closed. Dr. Smith loved his alma mater, the 'Old Royal White and Blue'. He was generous in his giving to the College.

Tracy T. Paige's Reply

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:05:00 GMT

Posted: 11/16/09 @ 1:05 PM CST
By: Tracy T. Paige

As the Great-niece of Dr. Smith, I know in my heart how much he loved RUST. Thank you Dr. Edwards and RUST for always being there for him. He was a strict disciplinarian but very much loved by us all. As the patriarch of our family, he will be missed.

Shirley E. Johnson's Reply

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:46:00 GMT

Posted: 11/16/09 @ 1:46 PM CST
By: Shirley E. Johnson

My sincere sympathy to Dr. Earnest A. Smith Family. He was a person like David "who served the purpose of God in his own generation."
Much Love to you.

Shirley E. Oglesby Smith Johnson's Reply

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:09:00 GMT

Posted: 12/02/09 @ 8:09 PM CST
By: Shirley E. Oglesby Smith Johnson

I express my sincere sorrow at the passing of Dr. Earnest A. Smith. On October 11, 2001, Rust College chose me as the Lecture Series Speaker, giving me the opportunity to meet and help honor Dr. Smith and his wife, Milverta G. Smith. To the students, staff, Dr. and Mrs. Beckley, and Mrs. Milverta Smith and family, my deepest sympathy, I express to you. I still feel so blessed that your institution chose me to help honor such a great man. He was not only a great man representing a past President of Rust College, but he was also a great man of God. All who knew him will miss his presence. I believe that Dr. Earnest A. Smith served the purpose of God in his own generation. Sincerely, Shirley E. Oglesby Smith Johnson President/Consultant Oglesby Communications