Ronald Smiley's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2025 in Saint Louis, Missouri

Ronald Smiley

August 19, 1944 - September 6, 2025 (81 years old)

Saint Louis, Missouri

Ronald Smiley's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2025 in Saint Louis, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin A. Layne Mortuary, Inc.

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Ronald Smiley

August 19, 1944 - September 6, 2025 (81 years old)

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Ronald Smiley Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ronald Smiley (Saint Louis, Missouri), born in Chicago, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ronald left this world on September 6, 2025 at the age of 81, 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 Ronald Smiley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parent Melonee. He is survived by: his wife Velma Smiley; his sons, Donald (Tiffany), Demetris (Kiisha) and David (Chelsea); his grandchildren, Ashley, Shelby, Jarrid, Farrah, Ania, Leah, Cameron, McCai and Kaylen; and his siblings, Roscoe Smiley Jr. (Rosa) and Charlotte Stokes (John). He is also survived by four nieces and seven nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin A. Layne Mortuary, Inc.



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Sun

Sep 21

Visitation

Layne Renaissance Chapel
7302 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63136

Sun

Sep 21

Funeral service

Layne Renaissance Chapel
7302 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63136

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Mon

Sep 22

Burial

Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens
2000 Pennsylvania Ave, St. Louis, MO 63133

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