Richard E. Smith was born August 22, 1959 to Eva Smith in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He confessed a hope in Christ and united with the St. Paul Baptist Church. Richard attended Parker Elementary and graduated from Star Spencer High School in 1977. Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduation. He served and received an Honorable Discharge in 1982. Richard leaves to honor and cherish his memory, his mother, Eva Smith of Spencer, Oklahoma, five sisters: Lanetta Louis (Kasey) of Midwest City, OK, Vickie Wooten (Willie), Estella Butler (Charles), Audery Nortay (Charles) and Katrina Davis, two uncles: Freddie Smith and Melvin Smith (Eleanor), a host of nieces, nephew, cousins, many other relatives and friends.