Dontae Andrew James Smith Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Dontae Andrew James Smith (Decatur, Georgia), born in Los Angeles, California, whose life came to an end on July 13, 2025 at the age of 33, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dontae Andrew James Smith to show support.
Though Dontae has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his father Donald Ray Smith Sr.; his brother Donald Ray Smith Jr.; and his grandmother Annie Wallace. He is survived by: his mother Myra J. Slaughter; his fiancée Michaela Merrick; his children, Rylee Smith, Payton Smith, Daiyan Dior Smith (Dontae) and Channing Jones; and his brothers, Destin Smith and Rafiki Smith. He is also survived by his grandmother ("Grammy"), three uncles, four aunties, a host of cousins, his mother-in-law.
