Stephen Andrew Smith, Jr., affectionately known as “Drew” was born on September 20, 1992, in Norfolk, Virginia to parents Stephen Smith Sr., of Columbus Ohio and Wanda Smith of Norfolk Virginia. Andrew was called home on May 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Estalene Smith of Columbus Ohio and; maternal grandfather James DeLoatch, Jr. of Norfolk, Virginia. Stephen graduated from Great Bridge High School in June of 2010. Soon after graduation he moved to Columbus, Ohio where he attended Columbus State Community College. He was employed with Superior Die Tool & Machine Company as a Machinist.
Stephen was an avid lover of music and moved to Ohio to pursue his goal of producing music. He evolved quickly, developing his own unique style into being a well sought after producer, “Drew BNDZ”. He blessed many with his musical skills and was a pillar in the community. If you wanted to see Stephen light-up, you only had to ask about his production of beats. It quickly became his passion and drive to succeed in the music industry.
His gifts and intellectual prosperity will live on forever as he truly was the perfect gift that keeps giving throughout a lifetime. Stephen was a phenomenal son who loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. His kindness, laid-back demeanor and smile made him easy to love. One of the most pleasant things about Stephen was his beautiful and infectious smile that brightened any room. His memory will forever be etched in our hearts and minds.
Stephen is survived by his loving and devoted parents Stephen Smith, Sr. and Wanda Smith whom he affectionately called “Momma”; three brothers, Darrius DeLoatch of Norfolk Virginia; Stephon Jackson and Ellis Bowser of Columbus, Ohio; paternal grandfather Paul L. Smith, Sr. of Columbus, Ohio; maternal grandmother, Barbara DeLoatch of Chesapeake, Virginia; six uncles, seven aunts and a host of cousins and friends.
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deli says
May 25, 2019 at 7:04 amI’m sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Christ promise of the resurrection, John 5:28,29
Lin says
May 25, 2019 at 2:36 pmI am truly sorry for your loss, what really comforted me in my time of loss is the scripture@ Revelation 21:3&4 . Which gives us the wonderful promise of God wiping out every tear from our eyes and death being no more. I hope this promise from Jehovah will truly bring your family much comfort at this time.
Tammy Q. Johnson says
May 28, 2019 at 4:59 pmTo My Sister Wanda and Nephew Darrius, Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I love you both so much. My God give you both and family peace and comfort to get you through the days ahead.
Know that God is always there. In our hearts, Andrew (Lil Kool) as I have always called him, will always be remembered. Psalm 121, Lift up your eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh your help, All of your help will cometh from the Lord! Love Always, Your Sister and Auntie,
Fred and Rhonda Wassmer says
May 29, 2019 at 12:48 pmOur deepest sympathies to you and your family Kevin.
Aunt Karen says
May 29, 2019 at 5:58 pmAndrew,
How you doing Boo?
God I just have a question or two, Why my Nephew ?
The pain I feel I can’t describe, oh and these tears that fall I’ll never hide.The Lord replied my dear child, He’s with me I’m navigating his Final ride ! I’ll always Love you Sweetheart ! God bless his family.
Lil cuz Serena, says
May 29, 2019 at 7:30 pmCousin,
Please watch over your family we love and miss you so much! I wish you could have met your little cousin Aria, she went a few weeks before you, two new angels Heaven gained we need you guys but Heaven needed you more. I hope your still rocking your headphones up there with some fly wings cuz! Forever in our hearts Drew love you boy!
Sheana Brown says
May 30, 2019 at 2:23 amWith the smile of an Angel and a heart of solid gold you have earned your wings. Ascend forever. We love, honor, appreciate, & miss you deeply.
Miciah Foreman says
May 30, 2019 at 9:27 amI’m very sorry for your loss. I found comfort from Revelation 2:4. There God promises that death will soon be no more.
Jeff says
May 30, 2019 at 10:29 amI’m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Karen says
May 30, 2019 at 1:39 pmHey Steve and rest of the Smith family.
Steve I’m reaching out to you with a thought, a prayer and maybe lil rhythm or two. How are you Bro ? I know your hurting man I’m hurting too, Oh no they didn’t take our Drew, my sweet Nephew.You see Auntie got the rhythms & Drew got those Boss Beatz, keep them headphones on son, they’ll be dancing in the streets, it’s okay to be in pain cause these folks sometimes are insane, He’s in a much better space, hell sometimes I wanna leave this place. God’s got his hand and their in route right now headed to the Promised Land !
Danielle & Ronel (BEAST) Brewer says
May 30, 2019 at 4:37 pmTo Darrius & Ms Wanda,
Our family offers our deepest sympathy in the passing of Drew! Darrius, I remember so vividly, you driving to the rec to play ball and Andrew coming along with you and declining to play. May God allow your family to find peace knowing that although he is no longer physically present on Earth, his memory will live on.
God Bless
Lorenzo says
May 30, 2019 at 7:31 pmAndrew you will be greatly missed we do not have that smiling face of yours to look at we cannot hear those famous beats of yours anymore we will always love you I think of you all the time God have a better plan for you he will make you a star love you always Andrew
Daquon Lambert says
May 30, 2019 at 8:06 pmLove you brother rest in peace one of my first friends in school . Such a good person we lost gone but never forgotten.
Tina Marie says
May 31, 2019 at 11:44 amMy sincerest condolences to you Baby Boi and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of bereavement.
Carmen Luke says
May 31, 2019 at 7:03 pmTo my Sister Wanda and Nephew Darrius,
It’s so hard to believe that Drew isn’t here anymore, but the memories that he left each person that know him will always put a smile on our faces. John 5:28 & 29a tells us “ Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice it come out.” I look forward to seeing him again.
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