Lijiah Grady

Smith

Lijiah Grady Smith, age 44, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Lijiah was born on March 23, 1979, in Hope, Arkansas to his parents Grady Joe and Debra Ann Wheelington Smith. He was known for his big heart and love of hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family. Lijiah was employed as handy man.

Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his dad, Grady Smith; grandparents, Quinton and Jean Cox, Waymond Wheelington, Joyce Marie McPherson; and uncle, Bill Smith.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Alana Jade Wilson; mother and step-father, Debra Smith and Paul Prince; the mother of his children, Robin Wilson; brother, Josh Smith and wife Miranda; step brothers, Jesse Whatley and Josh Whatley; step sisters, Erica Dean and Tara Nallen; uncles, Wendell Cox, William Wheelington, Larry Wheelington and wife Mary, Shane Wheelington Billy Hicks and wife Karen; aunt, Melissa Hicks; nephew, Wyatt Joe Smith; niece, Mavis Marie Smith; cousins, William Wheelington, Trent Wheelington, Brandon Wheelington, Shane Wheelington, Cody Wheelington, Micah Hicks, and Trever Hicks, grandmother, Jewel Prince; best friend, Ryan Sinyard; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

In lieu flowers donations can be made towards funeral service expenses.

A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 10:00am at First Baptist Church of Hope with Bro. Daniel Bramlett officiating, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home.