Ronald Franklin Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Ronald Franklin Smith (Cottondale, Florida), born in Detroit, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 22, 2025 at the age of 91. Ronald Franklin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald Franklin Smith to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Smith and Marguerite Smith; his daughter Dawn Fowler; and his sister Carol Abood. He is survived by: his wife Esther Smith; his son Mark Smith (Janet); his stepchildren, Joet Redmond, Susette Losen (John II) and Brenda Major; his grandchildren, Andrew Losen, John Losen III (Camille), Elyse Pirrone (Matt), Cathy Yergensen (Kyle), Margurite Wesley (Ryan), Shana Smith, Aaron Redmond (Esmerelda), Jennifer Redmond, Kate Redmond, Matthew Redmond (Maria), Rachel Ruiz (Peter) and Bethany Redmond; and his great grandchildren, Landon, Michael, Ivy, Caleb, Frankie, Issac, John IV, Emily, Chloe and Olivia.