He was born in Cleveland, the beloved son of Hiram T. Smith Sr. and Billie G. Smith (nee Thorpe). John is the loving father of Ragean Smith and step-father of Bella'Mia and Lula; dear brother of Goldie Smith (Hanna), Hiram Smith Jr. (Veronica), Charles Smith (Jessica) and Susan Smith (Raul); adored uncle of Charles Goodson, Randall Goodson, Luis Smith-Rivera, Zahara Ibraham, Marissa Smith, Gianni Smith, Emelina Smith, Navarra Smith, Charlie Smith, Giavanna Al-Fahel and Gamila Al-Fahel; cherished nephew, cousin, and friend of many.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 11, 2024 from 11AM-1PM with a service at 1PM at Craciun Berry Funeral Home, 7200 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland. Committal services will follow at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.