Doran Small
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Doran Small, 58, passed December 25, 2010 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. Doran was the president of Visions Unlimited Company. He leaves to cherish his loving memory a father, Leonard Small Sr.; daughter, Fenedria Garland; sister, Robin Marable ; brother, Leonard J. Small Jr.; and one grandchild. Visitation was Monday January 3, 2011 4-6 p.m. at R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home, 374 Vance Ave. Funeral service was Tuesday January 4, 2011 11 a.m. at First Baptist Lauderdale, 682 S. Lauderdale St. with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown. R.S. Lewis & Sons 901-526-3264
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January 07, 2011
To the family of Doran Small: Doran, has been a friend from Corry Jr. High into adulthood. I am smiling now because that is how I remember him. Always positive, a good friend and just great to be around. I among all his friends will truly miss him. Please know that so many people loved him for his friendship and good spirit. ~ Frances Stevenson Howard, Raleigh, North Carolina January 05, 2011 Doran - my "running buddy" at Corry ... I miss you (as will many others) and will always cherish the fond memories! God bless you and the entire Small family. Take comfort in the following: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 NIV Greg Davis - www.Corry67.com ~ Greg Davis, Warner Robins, Georgia January 04, 2011 Doran and I established a friendship that started in the 1st grade at Dunn Ave. School. Our friendship and grew with time. There is a love and communication that exist with a true friendship that goes beyond exchanging words each day. A connection and concern that always exist from the hearts of friends. Doran was a true friend through our lifetime and beyond. I will miss him greatly and will hold many, many memories from our 58 years. My sympathy and love is extended to the family. ~ Barry Wilkins, Tyrone, Georgia January 03, 2011 May God bless and keep the great Small family in His care. A family that has always made it clear that hard work and dedication were the just the beginning of a journey worth taking. Thank you for sharing Doran with us. Our hearts are sadden by his Homegoing but there is a smile in my heart when we ponder what kind of robe he's going to sell all those singing angels in heaven! God bless you all. ~ Johnny F. & Kim C. Brown, Fairfax, Virginia January 03, 2011 Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. ~ Tilton Fossett, Frisco, Texas January 03, 2011 Goodbye, Brother Doran. You were one of the coolest guys in the HHS c/o 1970. It was a pleasure knowing you and being friends with a REAL brother like you. May you soul rest in peace in the arms of Creator. Your brother and fellow classmate, Sgt. Roy Gray, (SCSO) HHS C/O 1970 ~ Roy Gray, Cordova, Tennessee January 03, 2011 The entire Faulkner family on Raven St sends out deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family of Dorian Small. Truely was a cool guy growing up with. Rest in peace Dorian, teammate and friend Arthur Sr. ~ Arthur Faulkner, Memphis, Tennessee January 03, 2011 To the family, Doran was one of boys from the hood. He was a gentleman as a child. He will be deeply missed and he was truly loved. LoAmma Smith from across the street. ~ Loamma Smith, Memphis, Tennessee |
January 05, 2011
To know Doran, was to love him. We have all lost a very special friend. I met him about 40 years ago while attending the University of Memphis (then Memphis State University), and I found him to be unchanging. He loved people, he had a lot of hope for the future; and he tried to make a difference in this world. I don’t believe he ever made an enemy. As I attended the funeral on yesterday, I quietly sat among those in attendance who all had complimentary remarks about Doran Small. As I looked at the expressions of many I saw nothing but smiles and laughter. He was that kind of person. Doran, go on and take your much deserved rest, and we’ll meet you in that “great getting up morning”. ~ Polly Johnson-Edwards, Arlington, Tennessee January 04, 2011 God bless the Small family. HAMILTON HIGH CLASS OF 1970. ~ Donna Murphy, Memphis, Tennessee January 04, 2011 A man of true divine masculine energy has transcended this life. May love, peace & blessings surround and strengthen the Small family in the days ahead. ~ Sandra L. Harris, Memphis, Tennessee January 03, 2011 To the Small Family, The memories is all we have on someone, Doran we had good times traveling up and down,the highway to the state park,and playing basketball at Hamilton on those saturday mornings.I'll always remember you dressed so cool and the slim body walking so cool just a few memories,RIP Doran,God Know what he is doing,the Hood will miss you.God Bless!!! Wildcat Forever!!! ~ Gary DeBerry Sr., Memphis, Tennessee January 03, 2011 To the entire Small family. I have not seen Doran since Corry Junior High, however I still considered him my friend. ~ Beverly Bolden-Donley, Memphis, Tennessee January 03, 2011 May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. ~ Charles Whitsy, Jr., Olive Branch, Mississippi January 03, 2011 We Love you and will truly miss you very much ~ P. Marshall, Memphis, Tennessee January 03, 2011 Sorry to hear of the lost of my brother but my prayers is with the family at this time of sorrow but God knew best he knew that God had call Leonard and he had to answer his call. Prophetess P. Marshall 901- 503-3690 ~ Prophetess P Marshall, Memphis, Tennessee January 03, 2011 There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Herbert Lee, Memphis, Tennessee |