Lawrence Jermaine Smith

Lawrence “Boone” Jermaine Smith passed away on June 21st, 2023, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 39. 

Lawrence is preceded in death by his Mother Barbara Ann Smith, Father Lawrence Jerome Dean, Grandmothers Gertrude Smith and Constance Dean. Grandfather Jimmy Lee Smith, Aunt Jimmie Cole-Smith and Nieces Barbara Smith and Devonna Slaughter. 

Lawrence is survived by Sons, Elijah Climer and Nashaun Climer, Step Mother, Lynn Dean; Aunts, Sharon Hutching, Sheree Dean; Uncle, Carlos Dean (Janet); Brothers, Jimmy Smith (Farrah), Lawrence Isaiah Dean; Sisters, Tiffany “Nikki” Smith (Elva), Deborah Dean, Jessica Dean; Nieces Tierra Smith, Leslie Johnson, Alexis Smith (Sierra), Kayiana Slaughter (Ebonee), Nyasia Smith, Sariya Smith, Jaysha Smith, Cristyannah Dean, Nyasia Jones, Jalayiah Jones, Serinity Dean; Nephews, Ethan Loving, Elva “Man Man” Slaughter Jr., Dvarious Ealy (Jennifer), Jaziah Jones and Jahlil Richardson; Great Nephews, Savontae Payne, Kyrell Coleman Smith, Jaxson Dean, Jordan Martin; Great nieces Mercedes Payne, Aubree Johnson, Ki’Leah Ponder, Mauriyana Payne, Elonie Slaughter, Deviyana Martin; Special cousins, Chasity, Krystal and Kristie; Special friends Porshia Mccoy, Jessie Slaughter (Gale), Preston “Buddy” Gore, Zee Hailu and a host of many family, extended family and friends.

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