VanQuilla Smith Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to VanQuilla Smith Jr. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. VanQuilla left this world on June 8, 2025 at the age of 52, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. 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 VanQuilla Smith Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his mother Irene Buckner; his sister Donita Williams; and his grandparents, Queen, Theodore Smith, Otis and Mary Griffin.
He is survived by: his wife Marsha; his children, Quiana Cox, Gayneatha McNair, JaVae Williams, Johhny Williams and Frederick Williams; his father VanQuilla Smith Sr.; and his siblings, Vansetta Smith and Billie Buckner. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Crystal Lake Chapel (3816 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the same location.