Desmond, My fam. I will forever Miss you so much! You were such a bright light in this dark world! Love you bestie !

May God give you and your family strength and comfort.Praying for you and we love you.Monica and Sherry Hood

Desmond Lamont Smoot, It was my pleasure being a classmate and band member with you at Woodlawn High School. You always had encouraging words to say. You will be missed my brother. Earnest Lumpkin

Dez, was a dear friend of mine. He will be missed by me and so many at GNABC. We song together in "The Choir" and worked together in the Finance Dept. Lisa and the family has my deepest sympathy. "God is our refuge and strength always ready to help in times of trouble "....Psalm 46:1

Dez my friend,my brother, it's hard to finds words so I will just say THANK YOU for being Dez going to miss you !!! REST NOW SING HARD IN HEAVEN ,WE WILL SING TOGETHER ONE DAY SOON !!!!!! Deacon Rod

To the Family, Dez was like one of my children. He was such a kind compassionate young man. He will truly be missed. God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble. God will take care of you. I am praying for the family Lisa, Kayla, and all the Family. Prayers, and Blessings. Daisy H. Jackson, and Family.

Dez,I already miss seeing you and listening to you sing. You were such an inspiration to a lot more young people than you will ever know.

Thank God I had the opportunity to grow up with you. You will never be forgotten. May the Good Lord welcome you with open arms.

My husband and I really enjoyed hearing him sing. Also trying to encourage my son to come and sing with him. He had a godly mentality and loved his family. So now we plan to celebrate him. Gone but not forgotten. May God provide comfort to the family.

To the family. May faith give you strength,May prayers bring you comfort. Thinking of you and praying for you at this difficult time. Love, Lovie McEntyre

May the Lord be your comforter and your Guide doing this most difficult time 🙏

Smoot was a good friend since we met at JSU in 1993. Desmond I will miss all the laughs we shared! I will miss your funny snaps! Until we meet again....love you forever Joy

Lisa and Desmond's families and friends, please accept my sincere condolences. Desmond's passing was a shock to me. I have come to grips and accepted the fact that our Heavenly Father knows best. Even though we might not understand, God in His infinite wisdom makes no mistakes. We yield to his will and treasure Desmond's memories. All is well. He is resting safely, in our Father's arm. Keep the faith and continue to receive God's blessings. He will comfort and protect you. I love you. Joan Edwards Sadler