Derrick Smith Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Derrick Smith (Joliet, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 44, on March 30, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Derrick Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James D. Smith, Jr. and Jacqueline Banks-Paige; his grandparents, Lorenzo, Pearlie Banks, James Smith, Sr. and Betty Bailey-Smith; and his siblings, Sasha and Lorenzo.
He is survived by: his siblings, LaShawn Feazell, Tamika Blackmon (Terrell), Yvette Parrish, James F. Smith, III, Anthony Smith (Carla), Timothy Smith (Mona) and Darrel Smith (Jacqueline); his aunt Mercedes Herring; his uncles, James Banks, Darryl Smith, Sr. and Arlanis Smith (Jennifer); and his partner Eyota Cranfield.
