Timothy Alfred Smith

TIMOTHY’S LIFE Timothy Alfred Smith, a resident of Salisbury Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024 at the age of sixty-nine (69) at Tidal Health in Salisbury, Maryland. He was born on May 29, 1954 in Salisbury, Maryland and raised by his adoptive parents, the late Ira and Lillian Wright. He served in the United States Air Force for twelve (12) years beginning in 1973, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Timmy, as he was fondly known, was an E-6 Technical Sergeant/Aircraft Maintenance personnel. He also served in Azores, Portugal and Dover Airforce Base as a Flight Management Systems specialist. He was honorably discharged in 1985. Timothy was raised on a farm in Wetiquin, Maryland as a foster child and was adopted at the age of sixteen (16) by Ira and Lillian Wright. Timothy was always there for his mom and dad, working on the farm and in the fields. He excelled in track and field at James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury, Maryland. Everyone remembers how fast he could run in the 100 yd and 200 yd dash and relays. He was also a drummer in high school and made his mark in football as a running back. He was extremely fast. Timothy loved racing cars at the Delmar Racetrack and his favorite cars were undoubtedly the Chevelle and Z-28 Camaro. He also loved working on cars. If anybody needed their car repaired, they would call on Timmy. He was also affectionately known as “Slim.” Timothy leaves behind: his son, Takii Smith (Menna) of Cambridge, MD, Ronnie Hotten (deceased) and their mother Sonnae Smith; his lifelong companion of twenty-four (24) years, Betty Showell of Salisbury, MD and her children, Sierra, Ceona and Ricky Showell; his grandkids, Takii Smith, Jr. and Takylah; one great-granddaughter, Sky’Lynn Smith; his sisters, Lucy Mae Knoch (Calvin) of Salisbury, MD, Juanita (Monajoy) Hill of Riverdale, MD, Diane James (Bernard) of Whitehaven MD, Francine Smith of Belle Glades, FL and Lavinia Irby of Salisbury, MD; one brother, Malcolm Smith (Louise) of Salisbury, MD and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents Timothy was preceded in death by his brothers, Sinclair and Franklin Wright and Tyrone Smith and his sisters, Iris Warren, Vernettie Wright and Tyanne Smith. Timmy will truly be missed by everyone. SUBMITTED WITH LOVE ~ THE FAMILY

Timothy Alfred Smith

May 29, 1954 - March 25, 2024