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Willis Smith Obituary
May 9, 1970 - October 25, 2022
Aventura, Florida - Smith-Willis M.
Will died peacefully at home on October 25th, 2022. Cherished son of Paula and Neil Smith of Aventura, FL. Proud father of Jordan Smith. Predeceased by his older brother Michael, who suffered from the same rare genetic condition. He was born in Manhattan in May of 1970 and grew up in Westbury and Upper Brookville,N.Y. A graduate of Locust Valley High School and Miami Dade Community College, he loved music and working on his computer. He was also passionate about chess. Donations in his memory can be made to Seasons Hospice Foundation, 8537 Solution Center, Chicago,IL 60677.
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Paula
October 24, 2024
Over time here i think of the weaved trail of us
Paula Purvis
November 23, 2022
Will,
I shall always keep in my heart the best memories of us that we shared together .Your family is wonderful,too.Wish for another day,Love,Paula I'm with my rescue dogs ,harper and derby.
Robert and Deborah Dimond
November 12, 2022
Sending condolences to you and your family.
Carole Way
November 6, 2022
My respects to you and Neil, Paula. Will has no more suffering. Hallelujah!
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Paula Smith
October 30, 2022
Hedy & Louis Smith
October 30, 2022
He'll always be remembered by us as a charming, enthusiastic boy. As we recall, he was named by his basketball fan father in homage to Willis Reed - nice touch.
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