Michael Dean Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael Dean Smith of Paterson, New Jersey, born in Rich Square, North Carolina, who passed away on October 17, 2025 at the age of 68. 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 Michael Dean Smith to pay them a last tribute.
As Michael departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Michael may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Michael leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Linwood Bernard and Ida Smith; and his siblings, Keith Smith and Deidre Smith. He is survived by: his sons, Marcus Smith of Newark, NJ and Miles Smith of Chesapeake; his sister Odella Smith Anderson (Rico) of Augusta; and his sibling's children, Keith Anderson of Augusta, Shikara Smith of Paterson, NJ and Nakeya Correra (Jimmy) of Paterson, NJ. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Carnie P. Bragg Funeral Home- Paterson (256 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07501). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
