Edward Lewis Smith was born on May 28, 1950 in Tuskegee, Alabama, and died on Sept. 25, 2022, after a long battle with prostate cancer.

He worked for Pacific Power and Nike.

He leaves behind his wife, Sherrie Smith, sons: Edward and Aaron, ex-wife Annette Nettles, sons Timothy and Sanders, ex-wife Roxi Beard, daughters Anjeanette and Monique, sisters: Katie, Angela and Verdell, brothers Moton and James, 13 grandchildren and five great-grand children.

His parents Sanders and Fannie Smith; sisters Rosie, Helen and Mary Ann; and son David preceded him in death.

He was loved by a host of family and friends. We will miss him.