William Smith

            Mr. William Smith, 56, of Youngstown departed this life unexpectedly on December 11, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

            Mr. Smith was born January 13, 1969 in Youngstown, a son of Joseph W. and Mary L. Jenkins Smith.  William grew up on the Eastside of Youngstown and attended  East High School.  He was self-employed and self-trained as a visual artist and musician.  He was owner/operator of  "Master Peace Studio 13/ Inspirational Fine Arts".  William had a deep love for visual arts since childhood.  He also loved cooking, martial arts, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church.

            He leaves to forever cherish his memory, three daughters, Dexelle M. Berger, Xhandae Smith and Xhyaire Smith all of Youngstown; ten grandchildren; his siblings, Joseph W. (Darlene) Smith of Cleveland, Levensky Smith of Youngstown, Charles (Tawanda) Smith of Virginia Beach, VA, and Randell’ (Jessica) Smith of Fort Wayne, IN; a stepbrother, Yut Morris and two stepsisters, Trina and Lacey all of Akron, OH;  four nieces, a nephew; and a host of cousins, other family and friends.

            Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepsister, Lucinda Jenkins; and a brother, Dwayne Smith.

           Memorial services will be held at a later date.

           Ministry of comfort, love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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