Mr. Curtis Leon Smith Jr.

SMITH, Mr. Curtis Leon Jr. - Age 56, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. Family hour 11:30 AM Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Greater Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C., 6702 N. Dort Hwy., with funeral service commencing at 12:00 PM Bishop Roger Jones Sr., officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11:30 AM Saturday. Mr. Smith will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday. with family present from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to receive friends. With great respect and fondness, we share that Mr. Curtis Leon Smith Jr. entered this world on March 31, 1967, in Flint, Michigan, born to Curtis L. Sr. and Marva J. Porter. A proud resident of Flint, he graduated from Flint Northwestern High School and was a dedicated member of the Greater Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ. Curtis, a seasoned construction worker of over 30 years, dedicated his recent years to Upcoming Environmental Services. His love for family, especially his children, grandchildren, great-nephews, and nieces, was immeasurable. Curtis had a passion for both relishing and creating delicious meals, often finding joy in his visits to the grocery store. His absence will be deeply felt. Survived by his loving legacy are his two daughters and one son: LaQuan (Tashonda) Walker of Flint, MI; Brandy Walker and Bre’asia Smith of Dallas, TX; and cherished grandchildren, Donovon, Kannon, Kameron, Paytin, and Paige. His mother, Marva J. Porter, and his sister, Matika (Abdul) Fisher, of Flint, MI. His brother, Jeremiah Smith, resides in Minneapolis, MN. Nephews Tony (Keisha) Jones of Canton, MI, and Malik Fisher of Flint, MI, along with great-niece Dallas and great-nephews Milo and Tru, also share our grief. Additionally, survived by aunts Norma Smith and Gwendolyn (James) Huddleston, uncles Lester (Lucy Jean) Smith, Dennis (Cherie) Smith, Robert (Lavina) Smith, and Eddie (Patricia) Smith, all of Flint, MI. Cousins Alphonso, Monique, Latrice, Tammi, Tabitha, Les, Kaleka, Dennis, Audrey, Jaileah, James, Drayton, Tameah, Kierra, and Bianca, along with numerous other relatives and friends, remember him with love. A host of other relatives and friends, including special cousins Alphonso (Al) and Benji (BJ), and special friends Vernon (Bean), Migal (Moosie), and Cassandra. Mr. Curtis Leon Smith Jr. was preceded in death by his father, Curtis L. Smith Sr.; grandparents, Ruth and Lester Smith, Athalean and Ben Alford; cousins Askia Lewis and Travis Smith; and uncles Edward Lewis and Walsh Smith. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Kelvin Callaway and Greater Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ for their unwavering support during this challenging time.

Mr. Curtis Leon Smith Jr.

March 31, 1967 - November 26, 2023