Ryan D. Smith

Ryan Duane Smith, 29, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 20, 2014. He was born November 4, 1984 in Canton to Brian and Yolanda (Thompson) Smith. He is also survived by children, Justis Smith and mother Gabrielle Harvey and Ma'Rya Smith and mother Hillary Johnson; sister Shawnda (Victor Mackey) Smith and brother Jerus (Kristina Karolyi) Smith; grandmother Elba Smith; step-children Veronica and Malachi; two nieces who adored him Alonah Mackey and Ka'Layah Smith; girlfriend Chelsea Byler; and many aunts, uncles cousins and friends that loved him dearly. Ryan is now home rejoicing with his son Gabriel. The family asks that you cherish all your great memories of Ryan. He was a kind hearted man, brother and father, who will be truly be missed but never forgotten. Fly high. Friends and family may gather at the Paquelet Funeral Home on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM with a funeral service starting at 11:00AM, Pastor Ross Miller, officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery. Messages of condolence and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222