Reginald T. Smith

Reginald "Big Reggie" Thomas Smith was a gift born to Carolyn "Nana" Mitchell and Joe "Daddy Joe" Smith. He was born on April 26, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born at St. Vincent Hospital formally the Ivy Tech Community college before they moved locations. He attended multiple elementary schools in California and Kentucky, Cold Springs Middle School, and Short Ridge High School. He later got hot his Diploma in the U.S. Army.

Reggie was in the United States Army from 1979 to 1983. He was stationed in Germany and he was on combat duty. He later moved to Killeen, TX as a civilian.

To know "Big Reggie" was to love him. He was always available to help in any way, shape, or form. He was the "Alpha Male" of the family and he will be truly missed. Just hearing "Big Reggie" will make you picture all that he's done. From helping you pack and move, fixing literally anything (except cars lol), being the life of the party, to being on that grill making magic, he was an all-around guy. He loved to cook. He was the "go to" person being that he was a jack of all trades. He loved music and could sing word for word any song that played. He was very family oriented and loved to have cookouts and family gatherings. He particularly loved going Camping. He told you how it is first and continued to love you immediately after.

Reggie later moved to Indianapolis, IN. He was known for saying things like "damn skippy", "the catching comes before the hangin", "ain't this about a B", "more than one way to skin a cat", "Yeah" (when answering the phone), "I ain't no quitter" (when told to stop drinking), "Heeeey little people", and "Measure twice, cut once".

Reggie was Baptized in Campbellsville, Kentucky at a young age. In his later life he began to read the bible and pray.

Reggie was preceded in death by his brothers Anthony Hornbeak, Joe Smith, Keith Lee Johnson Sr, and sister Angilica Smith.

Reggie is survived by his parents, Carolyn Mitchell and Joe Smith, his children Raishunda Miller (Bryant), Reginald Smith II, Keesha Smith, Temekia Loggins, and Fallon Loggins (David) and their mothers Ella Loggins and Leslie Dixson , his longtime companion Mary (Di Di) Tonge and her children (2 sons and 2 daughter). He is also Survived by his siblings Rosia "Na Na" Parham, Robin Miller (Keith), Nannette Howard, Robert "Tweety" Lee Johnson III, Vashni Vaughn and Tanya "Michelle" Smith. He leaves behind his 14 Grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends. Reggie was a loving Father and always willing to help those in need. He will live on forever in our memory.