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Herbert Eugene Smith

04/07/1957 - 02/23/2025

Obituary For Herbert Eugene Smith

Herbert Eugene Smith, 67, of Memphis, TN passed away on February 23, 2025 at St Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Herbert was born on April 7, 1957 to and in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Estella Payne Joyner and the late Herbert Eugene Smith Sr. Surviving are his wife, Wanda F Smith, his mother, Estella Payne Joyner, step-father Dr. R T Joyner, his children, Herbert Eugene Smith III (Crystal) and Ashley Smith, his Siblings, Kenneth T Smith, Billy Parker, Travis Joyner, Gerald Joyner, Toya Lane and RoCheryl Joyner, Four grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 from 10:00 am - 11:55 am at Ross Road Church of Christ located at 4920 Ross Road in Memphis, TN. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Ross Road Church of Christ with officiating. Burial will take place at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday March 5, 2025 at 10:00AM.

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Mattie Y Payne-Mallory sent Sweet Moments for Herbert Eugene Smith - March 03, 2025

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Sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin, Herbert Jr....lifting the family up in prayer

Nina Butner

My sincere and deepest condolences to the Smith and Joyner family. Praying God gives you comfort during this difficult time.

Marian Beal

My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️

My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. 🙏🏽

Herbert Felicia and myself had some of the best times at school and on our band trips. Their friendship meant a great deal to me. Praying for your family friends and loved ones. Rest in peace my friend.

Jacinta Butler Brown

My condolences to the family.

Mattie Y Payne-Mallory

May you all find strength in his love and may his memory be a blessing. I am sending love and light to you all.

Edie Rosen

In loving memory of Herbert, whose whit, laughter kindness, strength, and warmth touched the lives of everyone around him. He will be missed and will always be remembered with love and affection. May his memory bring comfort during this difficult time.

Natasha Payne-Cooley

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home | Memphis, TN

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