Leroy Augustus Smith

Visitation: Friday, October 18, 2024
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Silver Star Christian Church
7510 Silver Star Road
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Leroy Augustus Smith, 70, affectionately called “Clity”, born to late parents Eula-Lee and Simon Smith along with womb partner Roy Smith his twin brother January 25,1954.

Leroy lived in the community of Whithorn, Jamaica where he attended the Haddo All Age. Although his formal education was cut short, his passion for vocational skills led him to become a skilled mason and auto mechanic where he worked in both fields for several years.

Leroy decided he wanted to explore his options as a young striving man he decided to try the farm work program. He did so for several years until the year 1983 when his life transformed as he was made a dad having welcome his first-born child Rayon Smith. Leroy being the family orientated individual he was he continued to work to provide for his family and a highlight on his devotion to family as he got more wonderful news as his second child a beautiful baby girl Kedesha born in1986.

In pursuit of better opportunities, Leroy migrated to the United States, and established himself as a renowned auto mechanic and also extend his family welcoming his third buddle of joy Shayla, he didn’t stop there and so in 1997 to his surprise another beauty Khadra arrive but uncle was not satisfied so again in 1997 he welcomed another son his last child Malcom. So, you see uncle was a true family man.

After decades of dedication to auto mechanics, uncle decided to retired in 2018 to focus on travels and family. Leroy’s legacy is built on his unwavering commitment to family, kindness, and generosity. His children remember him as a hero, teaching valuable life lessons and gratitude. Leroy was truly a great man and his love for all was unmatched. There was never a time he didn’t want to make people laugh even if he didn’t know them. His infectious humor touched countless lives.

Leroy leaves to mourn: daughter’s Kedesha, Shayla, Khadra; sons, Rayon and Malcolm; Two grandsons, five brothers; Two sisters; eight nieces; seven nephews; twelve grand nieces; ten grandnephews; other relatives and friends. Uncle Leroy’s memory will live on through the countless lives he touched. His love, wisdom, and laughter will forever be cherished. May he forever rest in peace.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11:00 AM at Silver Star Christian Church, 7510 Silver Star Road, Orlando with Pastor Rosemarie Roth, officiating. Interment: Orlando Memorial Gardens, Apopka.