Mr. Smith was born April 8, 1959 in Russell County to Earlie B. James Smith and the late Jerry Smith, Sr. He was educated in the Macon County School Systems, employed with Boral Bricks and a member of Shady Grove A.M.E. Zion Church.
Survivors include his mother, Earlie B. Smith, Hurtsboro, AL; seven brothers, Roosevelt Smith, Sr., Tommie Mack Smith, Kelvin Smith, and Reginald Smith (Derby) all of Hurtsboro, AL, Jerry Smith, Jr. (Gloria), Phenix City, AL, Earl (Bridgett) Smith, Opelika, AL and Tyrone Smith, Lithonia, GA; sister- in-law, Berthenia Smith, Hurstboro, AL; six aunts; 4 uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.