John Ellis Smith, age 37

Lost to gun violence on November 17, 2022 in Jackson, Mississippi.

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  • Nickname:
    3 510
    2 Earl
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    2 Funny, lovable, outspoken, hard working father of 6
    2 Lovable, Funny, Hard Working Father of 6
    2 LOVE YOU UNK EARL...I KNOW YOU GOT YOUR WINGS AND HAVING A BALL 🥺❣️
  • Occupation:
    2 Boss
  • Workplace:
    2 self employed
  • Schools attended:
  • Comments:
    3 my brother was my everything I hate someone had to take him away
    2 His presence is truly missed my family is truly devastated over his death
    2 I miss my Little Brother so much it's still hard to process that he's not here with us
    1 Amazing Father big heart stayed smiling you are truly missed your girls adore you

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