Willie SMITH

Willie Frank Smith known as Will. He was 44 years old. He went home on March 19, 2015, and was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana but he resided in Dayton, Ohio for 43 years. He went to EJ Brown, and Dunbar High School. He was preceded in death by his parents (Mother) Marylee Smith, (Father) Willie Smith, (Sister) Carol D Wafer, (Grandmother) Mary Bates (Grandfather) John Hicks Sr. (Great Grandfather) Clifford Franklin Sr. (Great grandmother) Pearl Franklin, (Uncle) John Hicks Jr, and (Aunt) Helen Smith. He is survived by 3 sons Alex Stoffer/ Nicole Daniels , Devin Smith, William Smith. Also by 7 daughters Shanice Morgan, Yvette Smith, Tajuia Smith, Thia Jackson, Zayzierra Davis, LaNiha Smith, and Raridy Smith. Brothers Allen Coats, Charles Coats, William Coats Quall, Edward Smith. Sisters Wilena Camp, Catherine Coats (kitty), Mary Coats (Arizona), Rosales Smith (Columbus), and Shirlene Smith (Baton Rouge Louisiana). (Great Uncle) Clifford Franklin Jr, (Aunt) Janie Ernest Wilder (California) and great host of nephews, nieces, family, friends, and 8 grandchildren.

Visitation (10a) and Funeral (11a) - Sat, March 28, 2015 at Bowman and Young Funeral Home, 2060 Germantown St., Dayton, OH 45417

Professional services entrusted to Bowman and Young Funeral Home