Bishop Beverly Deshazer Haywood, his mother
April 2021
“My son Jerome, I will miss him so…”
In Loving Memory of
JeromeRobert Smith
June 18, 1983 · April 21, 2021
Our well loved son, husband, father, brother and friend, who brought joy, laughter and natural talent everywhere he went. This is where we keep speaking to you, Jerome, in our own words, in pictures, in our family's own voices. Because, "It is what it is…"
Sunrise
June 18, 1983
Sunset
April 21, 2021
Remembered
Every single day
The people you belonged to
You belonged to all of us, and we still belong to you.
- Parents
- Bishop Beverly Deshazer Haywood · Bishop H.D. Haywood Sr.
- Wife
- Valencia Smith
- Children
- Sareah Reaces · Jamysyn Smith · Davontae · Jayvion Smith · Janiyah Smith · Frederick “Freddie” Ware
- Siblings
- Levelle Smith · Keywon Brown · Timothy “TJ” Smith · Tyara Brown-Nielsen · Herbert “DJ” Haywood · Joseph Haywood · Jhe’Nae Haywood · Hillary Wilkerson · Alayah Haywood
From the timeline
Our Messages to Jerome, with Love…
Levelle Smith
October 2021
I went to visit my brother's grave tonight after they finally installed his headstone after 6 months. Reality hit me as soon as I saw it. He's really gone.
Words can't explain how I feel right now. I miss him so much and I want him here. NGL, I beat myself up sometimes because I feel like I should have been there for him more than I have. I love you, Jerome Smith.
Life is so short and we can lose a loved one in a blink of an eye. Cherish the moments you have with your family and friends, because we don't know when our time will come. We make plans for the future not knowing if we will be here to see it. Live in the present as if it were your last.
Kimberly DeShazer
2023
Rip cuz Jerome Smith! I hate that you had to leave so soon but you'll never be forgotten! Love ya!
Lay-lay J Haywood
In memory
Words can't express how much I miss you.
I wish I had more time with you. Every moment I spent with you was precious and I'll never forget it. I love you big bro, and heaven is lucky to have gained someone like you. I miss you Jerome Smith.
Naina Dallas
In memory
I just can't! I'm so hurt!!!!! Like nooooo so many memories. They all make me smile. But Jerome Smith, I JUST CAN'T.
Love you Romy Rome.
#RIP I'm praying for everyone…
Tyara Haywood-Nielsen
In memory
I often wonder what it would be like if my brother was here. Miss you Jerome Smith.
Alayah J Haywood
April 22, 2021
Laid my big brother to rest yesterday. Even though it was hard, I have no doubt in my mind that he is in God's arms in heaven.
I'll miss you so so much and I wish I didn't have to see you go so soon, but God's timing isn't our own. I love my family and I miss you dearly, Jerome Smith. I'll never forget you. Until we meet again.
Herbert “DJ” Haywood
April 2021
Missing my brother right now. Can't believe I have to see you Sunday at your home going service.
