Rev. C.B.T. Smith made his transition to glory on Saturday, June 13, 2009.

2 Timothy 4: 7 says,  "I have fought a good fight, I have finished
my course, I have kept the faith."

He ran a good race and is now resting in his new home over in
glory that he always sang about.

The Battie Family Linda Battie@att.net (06.19.2009 @ 13:56:51)
The entire Battie family would like extend our deepest condolist to the entire Smith Family (extended GGMBC). We were all member at some point in our lifes and Pastor Smith raised us all. We thank God for a man like Rev. Smith and we know he now watching over us. Again warm felt blessing goes out to the Golden Gate Family and The Smith Family.

Minister S. Omar Griffin godzanointing@yahoo.com (06.19.2009 @ 08:55:30)
My Prayers are with the GGMBC Family in the loss of a spiritual giant Dr. C.B.T Smith. Please be comforted in knowing that God is with you in this time of bereavement. A loss to us but a gain to heaven!

Lew Blackburn, Jr. lew_blackburn@email.com (06.19.2009 @ 01:35:36)
When I was very young, I made a mental list of about 7 or 8 people I most respect. Pastor Smith has always been #1 on that list. His love for God and love to Sis. Smith is an inspiration.

Any kind word or deed I direct toward my wife is simply me following his lead. And my relationship with God will always be traced back to how he led me and my family in our walk with Christ.

Mary "Cookie " Cox mzcookie51@sbcglobal.net (06.18.2009 @ 22:41:36)
I will always remember his beautiful smile. The Cox Family grew up with Rev Smith at Golden Gate and loved him very much. Our prayers are with the family & his church family. God Bless You All!

Dr. A. C. Toney-Pastor-Pleasant Zion B.C.-Dallas, TX. pzchurch@sbcglobal.net (06.18.2009 @ 18:59:43)
My good friend & Brother, Dr. C.B.T. Smith. God has called you from labor to rest. You made your preparation for this journey many years ago, and the life you lived, preached, and sang about spoke for you. I thank God for the times we shared as friends and as Pastors & I thank God for the impact you made in my life and for the blessing and opportunity of knowing you. The Pleasant ZIon Church family will miss you, but all that you have taught will stay in our hearts. May the peace of God be with the Golden Gate Church family and extended family members.

Gayla Knox (06.18.2009 @ 12:10:42)
To God Be The Glory! We thank God for our Pastor CBT Smith. Thank you for all what you planted in me over 25 years ago and all you've done for the Body of Christ. I gotta feeling everything goint to be alright.

Jennie Carroll ZRR13@aol.com (06.18.2009 @ 10:03:23)
To God be the GLORY, oh what a marvelous thing he has done. Pastor CBT Smith the epitome of a righteous man. If by some measure of fate you were unfortunate enough to have not met this distinguised extraordinary man, you missed a chance to stand in the presence of an angelic spirit. Pastor Smith because I was blessed enough to have met you, worshipped under your pastorage, and spiritually grew under your leadership, I will never be the same. Thank God. Heaven rejoices and we rejoice..rest good and faithful servant. To the Golden Gate family I share in your loss for this is a worldly loss. God Bless you and Pastor Smith's family. My pray is that because we had the opportunity to meet this man of God, we are all the better for it. God Bless you all.

Dr. Michael G. Ford mgford0913@sbcglobal.net (06.18.2009 @ 01:35:47)
Reverend and Mrs. C.B.T. Smith lived in an 'orderly' house. I shall be eternally grateful for manner in which their Christian witness impacted my life and the world at- large. Like Silas, when Reverend Smith sang, locked doors were opened. Like the Apostle Paul, when he preached, captives were set free. I look forward to reacquaintance with them both in the glorious resurrection.

Gayle Eubanks Coleman gayle775232@aol.com (06.17.2009 @ 22:43:52)
Rev. Smith was a wonderful man of God who practiced what he preached. My mom, the late Julia Scott Reed, was a member of Golden gate for over 50 years. Rev. Smith baptized me their when i was 11 years old. He certainly "filled in his dash". God bless Rev. Smith. He will always be remembered.

N. L.and Doris Fraizer (06.17.2009 @ 20:53:56)
It is hard to say goodbye to someone who is loved by so many people and by the Golden Gate Family. But allow your precious memories of Rev CBT Smith to comfort you when you are feeling this loss. Our prayers are with the family. With warm regards, N.L. and Doris Fraizer

Tanya Smith smithtanya27@yahoo.com (06.17.2009 @ 19:34:25)
Rev.C.B.T Smith is my great uncle.His god fear man that love every body.I want to thank Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church let my great uncle come in preach the word god.God Bless GGMBC

Patricia Smith-Matthews Doxie doxiepdd@gmail.com (06.17.2009 @ 19:24:57)
A Pillar of our Family, Rev. C.B.T. Smith, known to us as 'Uncle Clarence' - has made an indelible impression on our hearts and lives. You won't be forgotten. Take your rest; til we meet in the sweet bye & bye. One of your many great nieces, Patricia Smith-Matthews Doxie

Rev. Albert K. Haynes Sr. ahaynessr@yahoo.com (06.17.2009 @ 16:12:04)
Rev. Dr. C. B. T. Smith was and is a blessing to me and the world. We are praying for his family. Much Love

A. K. Haynes Sr.

Amelia, Amber & Bruno Jr. Aponte (06.17.2009 @ 15:48:44)
I trust in God where I may be upon the land or on the raging sea. Thank you for your love and blessings. Rest in Peace Rev. Smith you deserve it.

Gail Stepehns and Hugh II momswisdom@aol.com (06.17.2009 @ 15:44:46)
Precious Lord take my hand lead me on let me stand, I am tired i am weak I am worn, thru the storms, thru night lead me on to the light. With love Ways. Gail Stephens and Hugh II

Willie, Pamela and Roneetha Adams momswisdom@aol.com (06.17.2009 @ 15:37:08)
Rev. C.B.T. Smith you blessed our lives tremendously, you loved us unconditionally and you taught us how to serve one another in spsirit and in truth. We will always love, honor and cherish you. My favorite song you sang is Beams of heaven as i go through this wilderness below guide my feet in peaceful ways turn my midnight into days. Unitl we meet again Pastor Smith. Agape, The Adams Family

Rev. Eric Rendell Tarver ertarver@sbcglobal.net (06.17.2009 @ 15:31:38)
A preaching legend has been taken from us, and heaven was made sweeter on Sunday morning. Previously being aquainted with Dr. Smith through being introduced by several of the brothers years ago; my fondest memory has to be in October of 2005 while at the airport in Lubbock waiting to fly back to San Antonio. Dr. Smith was headed to revival in Cleveland, Ohio after just leaving our state convention. He sat beside and called me by my name. I had no idea he knew who I was, but he shared with me how proud he was that I was working diligent in the convention and to hang in there. I asked him how he stays healthy at his age, and he told me to always get rest, but never stop the work. Those words will resonate in my mind forever. We exchanged cell numbers and talked a few times. Most recent when I was getting ready for a funeral and got stuck on a text. He gave me great insight. I was in Tuscaloosa, Alabama last week and I saw his number in my phone. I was going to call and say hello, and had no idea that it would have been the last time we spoke on this side. Dr. Smith will be missed!!

Pastor Trent L. Williams pastorzbc@verizon.net (06.17.2009 @ 14:50:49)
We are praying for the Smith family. Dr. Smith was a great man who has inspired a young preacher like me to keep telling the story.

Dr. J.L. Franklin jlfran3998@aol.com (06.17.2009 @ 13:28:09)
Dr. Franklin and the Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship Church of Lake Charles, La is praying for the Smith's Family. Dr. Smith was loved by so many people all across America.

Sandy L. Spann, Jr. cspann@lsuhsc.edu (06.17.2009 @ 12:32:22)
We are thankful for the life and legacy of Dr. Smith. I thank God for every memory of him. In God's hands.