Ernest Dean Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ernest Dean Smith (Helena, Arkansas), who passed away on May 9, 2021, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Smith and Shirley Smith of Mississippi; his grandparents, Mae Ella Smith, Webster and Cora Williams; his siblings, Eddie Smith and Twila Smith; his aunt Cora Williams; and his uncles, Roger and Charlie Williams.
He is survived by: his children, Wakeytha Smith of Iowa, Erneshia Smith of Helena, AR, Kyran Smith of Helena, AR and Ernest Smith, Jr. of Helena, AR; his stepchildren, Shavonda Craig and Cedric Mitchell; his grandchildren, Harmonii Smith, Carson Smith, Treasure Hill, Jr. and Deztani Bailey; and his siblings, Bertha Jefferies, Charlsettia (Glen Donford), Patsy Marshall (Keith), Kimberly Smith, Calvin Smith and Brian Smith. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
