Jacob Smith, 73

Jacob Smith, 73, of Hamden, passed away Dec. 19, 2012.

He was born to the late Jack and Rose Smith on Oct. 16, 1939 in Georgetown, SC. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Barbara Smith; son, Jacob Smith, Jr. and siblings, Willie J. Smith, Luvenia Taylor, Vera Ellerby, & Frances Smith.

A celebration of his life will take place Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Bethel AME Church, 255 Goffe St., New Haven, with a calling hour at the church from 10-11 a.m. Interment will take place at Hamden Plains Cemetery, 260 Circular Avenue, Hamden.

Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St., New Haven.

To leave a message of comfort for the Smith family visit www.hkhfuneralservices.com