Glenroy Joseph Smith Jr., age 34

Lost to gun violence on August 25, 2017 in Killeen, Texas.

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  • Nickname:
    3 Isaiah, Zay, Foundation
    2 Ziah
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    4 Jokester, protective, loving
    3 REAL
    3 no PRETENDER
    2 Sweetheart
  • Occupation:
    2 Store Manager
    3 Father, Brother, Uncle and A REAL FRIEND.
    3 Awesome son
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    3 Freewill Baptist High School
    2 St. Croix Central High
    2 John Woodson Jr High
    2 Alfredo Andrews Elementary
    2 Freewill Baptist Little School
  • Comments:
    5 So sorry to the family for this senseless tragedy💖
    4 I love you baby😢😢
    3 We miss you. Each day just isn't the same without your smile. 😭
    4 The feeling of disbelief is still upon me. I Love and miss you so much.
    2 We love and miss you Big Bro!! We think of you EACH and EVERY day!!!!
    2 My Son. My Prince. My Friend. For Ever. Always Love You!
    3 Zay momz misses you dearly my son. Love u always. R.I.P
    3 There's no word that cud describe how much Momz misses you. R.I.P
    3 Why Lord, Why?
    3 still battling with my faith, this just do not make sense!
    3 Why haven't anyone paid for this?
    2 Christmas is lonely without you, my son. Will never be the same. Miss you so much.
    2 zay i miss you so much. it hurts til this day. i still dont understand how and why. i love you bro
    2 To this losing my nephew hurts. Our family lost a vital part of it. Aunty love and miss you always
    4 Happy Birthday my son. Mommy love and misses you
    3 REST easy Zay. Continue to guide and protect ALL 7 of your OFFSPRINGS and the ENTIRE FAMILY
    3 Happy Father's Day son. Though you are not here, they are all taking care of.
    3 Looking at your children, I am happy and sad. Only GOD knows. Love you son.
    3 Hey son. Mommy missing you so much. Times especially like now, wish you were here. RIP
    4 Mommy Loves you Isaiah
    3 Son only JAH knows, RIP Love Mom.
    2 Heavenly Birthday wishes Ziah... missing you.
    2 Thinking of you on Father's Day. Love and miss you Ziah.
    3 My son. Believe you me. Justice is coming!
    2 Mommy love and misses you.
    3 Mommy still missing you every day. Life goes on with you in it. I will see you again.
    2 Happy Birthday son with lots of Love. Truth is yet to come.
    2 Happy Heavenly Ziah!!!
    3 Happy Father's Day son
    2 Always in my heart. Gone but your memories live on. Missing you, only God knows
    3 Hey son. Still praying for those who took you away. Justice is coming.
    3 Happy Birthday to my first Born Winner. Mommy still waiting for Judgement Day.
    3 Happy Father's Day Son
    2 My Beloved Son. God Knows.
    2 Missing you...
    2 you're not in Flesh but in Spirit
    3 Well my son another birthday without you 40 they took that from me. Who feels it knows it!
    2 Another Christmas without you my son. Jah knows.
    2 Heavenly Blessings Ziah. I miss you so much.
    4 God continue to bless us and helping me keep the faith knowing you will punish those who kill.
    2 Just got home knowing you would be calling until I do. Miss you so much 😢 😞 💔
    2 Father God the pain is endless. Shed some light on this cowardly act. In Jesus name 🙏.

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