Bryant Smith

The life journey of Bryant Lashawn Smith began on February 11, 1944, in Macon, Georgia, to the parentage of Lionel King and Cendy Melvin. He transitioned from this earthly life on Tuesday, December 31, 2025.

Bryant was educated in the Wilcox County School System and was a proud 2012 graduate of Wilcox County High School. He was employed with Coleman Overhead Doors, where he took pride in his work and was often praised for his skill, reliability, and strong work ethic.

Bryant was preceded in death by his sister, Uriah King.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Aji-Awa Smith; children; Harmonee and Phoenix Smith, Kassidy and Jaymes Adkinson, Latrell Pridgen and Layla Curry; his loving parents, Lionel King (Marshia) and Cendy Melvin; siblings, Kaleyiah Fullmore, Ja’Quez Lewis, Myrna Nicely, Lakeyvia and Jaquavia Benjamin, Fatia Cheese, Tah’liyah and Londarius King, Lionel Oglesby (Jess), Cameron Releford, Tre’shaun Hodge, Christy and Chloe King, Marquane Sparkman, Allen Melvin, Darius Mobley (Keva), Chelsey Gay, Step-brothers; Joey Melvin and Vincent Larkin; Step-sister; Candace Dwight; God-brother, Marquise Hill; God-sister, Kossi Magwood; aunts and uncles, Valerie King , Robert King III, Joann Morehead, Iris McClendon, Frances Griffin (Makeem), Wendy Smith, Chad Thompson, and Donna Tallon-Thompson; a special uncle, Robert Haynes, a special aunt, Alicia Tarthe; a very close friend, Johnny Coleman and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.