Memorial Service for Grenard Smith, 61, of Lithonia, Georgia, formerly of Opelika, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Friday, July 11, 2025, at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Jeter Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Clifford E. Jones, Pastor and Eulogist

Mr. Willie Grenard Smith was born on September 13, 1963, in Opelika, Alabama. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, he transitioned peacefully and took on his angel wings.

He leaves behind his two sons: Westley Smith and Dedrick Smith; three granddaughters, Amaya Harris, Zuri Harris and Sade Smith. He is also survived by his siblings, Richard Drake (Vivian) of Birmingham, AL, Jerome Drake of Marrero, LA and Obra Kent of Lithonia, GA. He is lovingly remembered by one niece, Ardrenne; six nephews, Richard, Jr., Dunae, Kwesi (Erica), Kwahn, Jalance (Mary) and Gerron; eight great-nephews, two great-nieces, one great-great-nephew, and one great-great-niece. His extended family, cousins and dear friends span across the Atlanta Metro Area; Fairfield, California; Opelika, Alabama and Chicago, Illinois. He will be remembered with great affection by his fraternity brothers, colleagues, church family, and many others who were blessed to know him.