Tyrone Smoonekie McKinney was born on May 15th, 1982, in Washington, DC to Pamela Leach & Tyrone McKinney, Sr. He was a sweet baby, and fun-loving child. As a child his mother called him “Smookie Smook”, but his friends called him “Smoke.” Tyrone was educated in the DC & Maryland Public School System. At an early age Tyrone’s family noticed his love & appreciation for music and the arts. Tyrone loved to write poetry, draw pictures, write songs for himself & others, and was also an amazing rapper, SmokeBWF. As an adult Tyrone took his love for music and rapping any and everywhere, if there was a mic and a DJ, he was rapping! He had an acting dream and had just gotten a role in a comedy movie. He also had an enormous love for animals. Tyrone had a love for life like no other, he always kept a smile on his face and would be the one to make you laugh or cheer you up if you were down. His spirit was so vibrant, and he was always full of life. Tyrone had lots of love for his family and countless friends.
Tyrone leaves to adorn his beloved memory: Mother-Pamela Leach, Brothers-James Leach & Eric Bell (deceased), Sister-Jeanetta Hutchinson & her 3 children, Uncles-Terry Bell & Jerry Bell (deceased), Aunts-Julie Bell & Roita Bell, Cousins-Nicholas Bell, Katyln Bell, Monty Ward, David Farrell, Alonzo Macon, Keyonna Ferrell, Daughter-Destiny and raised Tyranae D. Howell, Former Wife-Janeisa McKinney & Children-Tanisha Nicholson, Sean Nicholson & Jason Bullock, Ladyfriend-Tracie Thompson & Children-Ashley Thompson, Emille Thompson, Myles Turnage, Quincey Thompson & Trey Thompson, a list of music associates and lifelong friends.
