Benedict Smith Obituary

Benedict Blaine Stephen Smith, also known by Benny, on April 2, 2020 at his appointment hour Benny departed this life. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Laverne Nettles Smith, 3 sons Benedict Jr. (Michelle) Smith, Brandon Smith (Joyce), Francis Smith (Shantra); 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters Bernadette Givens, Carla (Darus) Short, 3 brothers Louis Jr. (Delores) Elloie, Ceaser (Shelly) Elloie, Michael Elloie, and a host of aunts and uncles, also nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his mother Gertrude Smith, father Louis Elloie, Sr. and sister Theresa Elloie. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2021 from 12 noon to 4 pm. at Oakdale Park, 650 Wall Blvd. Please wear mask and your chair.