Jeffrey Smith

September 28, 1963 - March 6, 2022

Mr. Jeffrey Zernal Smith was born September 28, 1963, along with his twin sister, Stephna Zernelle Smith to the proud parents of Bobby Glenn and Marilyn Smith (who preceded him in death) at Providence Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jeffrey was raised in Pompano Beach, FL where he received his early education and graduated from Blanche Ely High School in 1981 where he played varsity football. After graduating high school, he met is soul mate, Valerie Thurston. Jeffrey joined the workforce immediately after graduation, where he learned several skills and trades. Jeffrey worked at NDL as an Assembly Mechanic, and Grabber as a Truck Driver, until his health began to fail. As a young adult, Jeffrey received Christ and was baptized at Welcome Baptist Church, Oakland Park, FL under the pastoral leadership of Rev. James Allen. Jeffrey was united in holy matrimony to Valerie Thurston and from that union, three children were born: Justin Thurston, Jasmine Thurston and Jeffrey Smith. Jeffrey was always the life of the party! FAITHFUL FAN of the Miami Dolphins and the Duke Blue Devils! During the annual family Christmas celebration, Jeffrey was always the proud song leader of: “Gee Wiz – It’s Christmas”! Honoring those who preceded him in death: MaDarrow Berrian (brother) and Sabaa Berrian (sister) Jeffrey departed this life on March 6, 2022. He leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving and devoted wife, Valerie, loving parents, Bobby and Iola Glenn, two sisters, Stephna Smith Reed (Evan) and Marquita Glenn Kent, four children, Sheena Holton, Justin Thurston, Jasmine Thurston Lawson and Jeffrey Smith (Kayla), seven grandchildren, mother-in-law, Juanita Thurston, Sister-in-Law: Connie, two Brother-in-Laws: Jonathan Sworn (Sue) and Kirby Thurston. Aunts and Uncles: Mattie Williams, Shirley Smith, Phillip Smith, Jimmy Lang, Bobby Thompson, Jimmie Glenn and Gary Glenn (Linda). A host of God Sisters, God Brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.