Hello Family,

We are just three months away from the Smith Anderson Hubbard Family Reunion in Little Rock, Arkansas! This reunion will be a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together, share stories, laugh, and strengthen our bond as a family. Below, you’ll find some essential details to help you prepare:

Your 2025 SAHFR Checklist:

1. Review and if necessary update your contact information
2. Register for the reunion.
3. Book your hotel accommodations.
4. Review the SAHFR-LR Preliminary Itinerary.
5. Pay your dues.
6. Submit your updates for the Blabbermouth newsletter.

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please don’t hesitate to call Wanda McGee at 501-231-3848 or Marlon Martin at 985-290-8432 or email us at LittleRockSAHFR@gmail.com.

Let’s create some lasting memories in the Rock!

With love,

The Little Rock Hosting Committee

We regret to inform you that another beloved member of our family has passed. James R. Jackson transitioned on March 14th, and memorial services were held on March 28th. Charitable donations to Angle Embrace Charity of Wentzville, MO are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Family,

We are looking forward to having you in Little Rock, AR this summer. As we finalize the details, we have a request:

1. Please complete the survey by February 28th. Your timely response to the survey will help us with planning and logistics.

Thanks for your help,

Little Rock Hosting Committee

Greetings family,

I regret to inform you that Dan Jr. passed away on December 30, 2024. Before his retirement in 2018, Dr. Smith served as Professor of Physics at South Carolina State University. Affectionately known as “Dr. Dan,” he was a “Renaissance” man, scholarly, deeply connected, impactful, and proficient in a wide range of fields such as photography, art, and African American Life and History. His published work includes a book, “African-Americans and Charleston: Histories Intertwined.” He is survived by his sisters, Mildred Washington and Etta Waugh, and extended family and friends. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am on January 11, 2025, at Howard University Dunbarton Chapel, West Campus, 2900 Van Ness Street, NW, Washington, DC. Information about the service is available at J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home. Donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in memory of Daniel M. Smith, Jr. would be appreciated.

Update: The memorial will be available online. It starts at 11AM Eastern / 10AM Central on January 11th.

Hi Family,

As the excitement builds for our upcoming family reunion, we wanted to send a friendly reminder with some important details to ensure everyone is ready for a fantastic weekend together.

Here’s your 2024 SAHFR Priority Checklist:

1. Check out the itinerary.
2. Register for the reunion where you can:
   • Let us know if you’re coming
   • Sign up for the Uncle Nearest side quest (midday Friday, adults only) before the June 15th deadline. There are only 30 slots available.
   • Sign up for the Family Talent show.
3. Book your hotel accommodations.
4. Pay your Dues.
5. Submit your updates for the Blabbermouth newsletter.

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help make this reunion a memorable experience for everyone.

We can’t wait to see you all soon and create beautiful memories together!

Warmest regards,

Your Nashville Area Smith-Anderson-Hubbard Family Reunion Planning Crew