Alexander Lucus Smart's Obituary
Alexander Lucus Smart, age 29, of Riverdale passed away January 22, 2025.
Alexander was born in 1995, to Deanne Cheree Ewing and Freddie Lee Smart, Jr. He was the third child, with a sister, Amanda LaTrece Smart (Quentin II), and a brother, Freddie Lee Smart III. They grew up close to Deanne’s brothers, Uncle James and his children: James III (James V), Jordan (Shanise), Sonny, Ja’vion, and Jaiya, along with Briana (deceased), Devontae, Kayla, James IV, and Jayce. They were more like siblings than cousins. Uncle David and cousins Christina, David, Shadaa, and Rashawn, his stepfather, Robert Walker, and his stepsiblings, Robert III, Deja, Devontae, and Khloe, played significant roles in his upbringing.
Great-grandparents: Johnnie Ewing, Henry Ewing, Faye Ewing, Norma Cubito, Vincent Cubito Sr., Mary Myers, Gary Myers, Mabel Smart, and Thomas Graham. Grandparents: Sharon Cubito, James Ewing Sr., Joann Myers, Freddie Smart Sr., and Donald Banks. Great Aunts and Uncles: Jimmie Lee (Cherry), Candace, Anthony, Susan, Vincent Jr., Bobby, Willie Lee, Lois, Jessie Mae, Leoris, Felecia, Daphane, Cedric, Daryl, Burgess (Ann), Jane, Carnell, and Henry. Aunts: Christina (Nylah, Nassir), Danielle (Jaxson), Monica, and Romelia. Uncles: James Jr., David, William, and Gary. Cousins: Amaany (Tavarus, TJ, Amari), Naadira (Tyler), Jaliyah (Will, Alanah, Ayid), Elise, Shana, Makia (Aaron), Janiah, Jalonie, Orondae, Quiomie, Diante, Trayvon, Nyobee, Aaden, Branden, Adam, Adolph, and Branden. Family: Aunt Andrea, AJ, Darius, Niki, Coco, Sharmell, Shardae, Aunt Eugia, Uncle Willie, Shayla, Aunt Shalonda, Shariah, Chris Jr., Virgil, Peachie, Aunt Nicole, Aunt Jeanerre, Micah, Myles, Aunt Catina, Uncle Dwayne, Cousin Willie Jr., and Indya.
A memorial service honoring Alex's life will be held Friday, February 7, 11:00 AM at Davis-Struempf Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM before the service.
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