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Ernest J. Smith, “Big City Smitty”, beloved husband of Kathy Smith; loving father of Alice Smith Jones, Brian and Walter Smith and stepson, Robert Rushing; fond grandfather of Dorian Pilot and Eric Jones; great-grandfather to many. To a host of friends in the city of Chicago, he was known as Big City Smitty, the original jazz practitioner. Cards may be sent to Kathy Smith. Memorial Service to be held 11 a.m. to 12 noon Monday, Feb. 19 at Bethel AME Church, 4440 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL. Cremation Society of Illinois handling arrangements. 773-752-6400.
