Joseph Seriale Smith, 39, of Camden Arkansas, transitioned to his heavenly home on January, 18, 2023.

He was born Tuesday, March 2, 1983 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Sylvester Smith, Jr. and Judy Seriale Smith. He accepted Christ at an early age and was christened and baptized at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor I.R. Dunn. Joseph loved to spend time with family and friends, create music, and cook - especially Cajun recipes with his mother. Gumbo was his favorite dish to make.

Upon graduation from Camden Fairview High School, he attended Grambling State University and furthered his studies at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta Georgia. Joseph enjoyed music especially hip hop and was the current CEO at Hunnafied Records and producer of several mixtapes. His song, Born 2 Win, was featured in a commercial promoting a National Basketball Association final playoff game. Joseph was also a certified restoration specialist and a crew manager at Service Master Restore in Maumelle, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, loving grandparents, Sylvester Smith, Sr. (Camden AR); Vernice Bellard (Ville Platte, LA); Joseph Seriale (Ville Platte, LA).

Joseph leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Judy Seriale Smith and father Sylvester Lee Smith, Jr. A son, Joseph Smith Jr. and four daughters: Jada, Italia, Harlem and Milan. Three brothers, Sylvester III (Adrienne), Broderick, Kenshun (Mikeisha) and a sister Jasmine. Also, a beloved Grandmother Josephine Smith, Godmother Pamela McCarthy (Anthony) and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.