Johnny Roy Smith Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Johnny Roy Smith (Memphis, Tennessee) is shared. Johnny, born on January 17, 1958, passed away on November 7, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Smith, Sr. and Carolyn Smith; and his grandson Jordyn Bolton. He is survived by: his wife Patrice Smith; his children, Julian Bolton (Rosalind) of Moss Point, MS, Jazzmen Smith of Columbia, SC, Jonathan Smith of Bessemer City, NC, Justin Smith of Memphis, TN, Tommie Taylor (Rolunda) of Memphis, TN., Telischa Gordon (Antwan) of Memphis, TN. and Devin Harper of Memphis, TN.; his grandchildren, Julianna Bolton, Julian Bolton, Jr., Roni Taylor, Trinity Gordon and Lazerion Harris; and his siblings, Joseph Smith, Jr. (Effie) of Memphis, TN, Charley Smith (Lynn) of Ellisville, MS, Jeffery Smith (Phyllis) of Ocean Springs, MS, Sheila Smith of Moss Point, MS and Shirley Williams (Johnnie) of Charleston, MS.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:55 AM at the Quince Church of Christ (6384 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119). A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
