Octavious Smith

Octavious Smith obituary, Gainesville, FL

Octavious Smith

Octavious Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by D. Williams Life Tribute Funeral Services, LLC - Gainesville on Sep. 22, 2022.

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The family of Octavious Smith are saddened to announce his passing. Octavious Smith entered into his Masters joy on September 16, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1987 to John Tyson and Francis Smith-Lab in Gainesville, Florida. Octavious was very smart, outgoing, and loving. He has a strong passion for his family and friends which he showed through his caring and generous spirit. He attended Buchholz High School where devoted his time to his studies. Octavious loved life and lived to the fullest. The only other thing he loved more than life was his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He gave his life to Christ at a very young age. Octavious was known to many that loved him as "The Real Crowd Pleaser." That was evident by the way he lit up the room when he walked in and made everyone smile and laugh. It was an honor to know and love him. He will truly be missed. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother; Francis Smith, and brother; Shaquille Tyson, Niece; Kensley Tyson, bonus dad John Tyson, Special friends; Elijah Snell, Deontray Anderson, Nathan Clark, Reginald Williams, Tasha Hunt, Dwight Moment, Demetrius Cox, Shayla Roberts, John Sloan and Regina Livingston, a host of other family and friends.
****DUE TO HURRICANE IAN FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE THE FAMILY WILL KEEP THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ADVISED ACCORDINGLY
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