Kevin Earl Smith Sr Obituary in Chicago at Leak & Sons Funeral Homes

Obituary For Kevin Earl Smith Sr

Kevin Earl Smith Sr. passed to eternal rest on April 20, 2024. He was born to the late William H Smith III and the late Hazel Smith on May 17, 1956, in the city of Chicago, Illinois. After dedicating three decades of his life to the service of Amtrak, Kevin retired, leaving behind a legacy of diligence and loyalty.

A proud alumnus of Englewood High School, Kevin was known for his sharp intellect and quick humor, which he carried throughout his life. Beyond his professional endeavors, Kevin had a profound love for cooking and was a steadfast pillar of support to his family and friends.

He is survived by his sons, his sons, Michael Pittman and Kevin Earl Smith Jr. loving daughters, Chevon Pittman and Geneva Smith Brazley (husband Patrick Brazley); and his cherished grandchildren, Kayla Halloway, Eardis Halloway III, Christopher Halloway, Brandon Thornton Jr., Mikylah Dickerson, Matthew Dickerson Jr., and Journey Brazley. Kevin's legacy also lives on through his great-granddaughter, Nariel Fuller. Mourning his loss are his siblings Brenda Smith-Johnson (husband Phillip Johnson), Belinda Smith, Phyllis Smith, Tangie Smith, William Smith Jr., Rickey Smith, and Stanley Smith, together with numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother Ronnie Smith (wife Jennie Smith).

The Smith family invites loved ones and friends to join in commemorating Kevin's life at WORD OF TRUTH COGIC, 415 W. 111th Street, Chicago, Illinois. Services will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, with a wake starting at 10 AM, followed by the funeral service from 11 AM to 1 PM. AR Leak and Sons of Chicago, IL are overseeing the arrangements with compassion and reverence. Kevin's life was one of enduring grace, and it is with this spirit that we gather to lovingly remember him.

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SHIRLEY Tyler
He will be back that is a promise psalm 37:10,11

Cozette Tyler mines was the first

Life is real short, our days on this earth is not promise to us. In the book of Genesis 3 Adam and Eve sinned against God when they ate the fruit in the Garden. Death spread to all man because we have all sinned. I have come to learn this is not the real life. Nothing in this world last forever. This earth is going to be destroyed. There is a new heaven and a new earth coming real soon now. John 10:25 Jesus said to Mary I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live even though he die. In a little while Kevin Smith Sr will here the voice of Jesus and will live forever in this new heaven and earth thar is coming very soon. Kevin's spirit is with Jesus his body is just resting. Kevin was a sweet man who was blessed to live I think almost 70 years on earth God has blessed him. I have been knowing Kevin since I was a young girl. He was my sister's fiancee for many years. Kevin and my sister Murian had two Children from God Geneva Smith, And Kevin Earl Smith Jr. They were beautiful babies I helped taking care of them. Kevin also had a daughter who was my sister step daughter Chavon she grew up to be a beautiful young lady. Kevin spent a lot of time with his kids. Kevin also meant my Grandmother before she passed in 1988 her name Luciel Tyler. I was blessed to have Kevin as one of our family. Kevin was really there for my sister helping her with the kids. He was also there for his grandkids. Beautiful memories and pictures with his daughters and grandchildren. I love the pictures of Kevin's daughter Geneva's wedding it was so beautiful seeing Kevin,Geneva, her husband Patrick and my sister Murian together and beautiful pictures of Geneva and her husband. It would look nice to have some of the wedding pictures on Shirts, Quilts, things like that it would look real nice. I would see Kevin drive by in his car going to the flea Market in Alsip Il. Sometimes Kevin would see me and my sister Debra sitting in the Park Debra is handicap now in Group home. Kevin was at my brother's funeral Herman Tyler Jr.he was paralyzed from a gunshot wound in 1992. He died of cancer in 2016. Kevin was there in Indianapolis Indiana with my sister when my dad Herman Tyler Sr was sick with prostate Cancer in 2021 he died soon after. Kevin was there also for his family they have many good memories of him he was a loving brother,father and friend. Kevin I will miss you just looking at your picture here your still alive to me. Soon death will be done away with. No more sorrow pain and death. Your just gone from body. You will soon be with us physically in the earthly paradise soon to come. I see you being so happy Kevin to see your family again. Not being sick no more being yourself joyful telling jokes, just having a good time again. True peace and security on earth which is very soon to come. Looking forward to being with you forever in paradise on earth real soon. Your OK Kevin your with God until we see each other again RIP.