Willie Grenard Smith Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Willie Grenard Smith

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.

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To:My family I pray that the Most High send love and comfort to us all. My cousin was a great man. He was family man and he loved his children and his family very much. He was my one and only 1st cousin on my mom's side and he will be missed and always remembered in our hearts forever. Rest in Heaven cuz I love you! Jabari and family

Jabari El (Calvin Parham)

To my family, I offer my prayers and thoughts of peace for you all. May we all be comforted by our Father and by the loving memories that we have shared with Grenard! May those memories be light in the challenging days ahead and may his laugh, his willingness to lend a hand, his love for life and living be that which keeps us moving forward trusting God in all things, at all times just like he did! Love you all—- your cousin Tracie Hibbler Charlie Mae Smith's daughter

Tracie Hibbler

To the Smith I want to offer my most heartfelt condolences to the family. I work in the Infusion Center where Mr. Smith came for his treatment. We would have a great time talking especially the Kansas City Chiefs because I'm from Missouri. I love the support he got from his family especially his sister. When she couldn't make it to his treatment she would make sure someone was with him that's love. I pray God give them the comfort they need.🙏🙏🙏💔

Carolyn West

To: The Smith Family "May God's peace and comfort be with you during this difficult time." —2 Thessalonians 3:16

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