On May 29, 1949, a loving King was born to Gladys Utsey and Elbert Lee Smith. He lived a full life with his family and friends. Lee (Sonny) Smith hobbies were fishing and watching Western Movies. He always greeted you with a smile on his face.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his beautiful Queen, his wife, Tabatha Yvette Smith (Lee Smith) for over twenty-five years of marriage. His beautiful daughters, Angie Williams of Camden Arkansas,  Te'Sharia Alford (Tony) and sons: Leodis Smith of Texas, Diminio Brock of Texas and Phillip Brock of Texas. Five beautiful sisters, Sharon Brown (Johnny Ray) of Monticello, Arkansas, Mary McElroy, Linda Frazier, Billie Jean McElroy of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Jeanette Berry; three brothers: Gary McElroy, Greg McElroy, Roy Smith (Michelle).

Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Will McElroy and Tony McElroy, baby sister Tonya McElroy, and his daughters: Erica Stevens, Tamarian Smith.