Obituary of Tamond Martel Smith

Tamond M. Smith, 33, passed away on January 16, 2016 in Indio, CA. He was born to his parents Sheldon Keith Smith & Kimberly Allen Sampson on December 3, 1982 in Banning, CA. He attended Banning Schools and graduated from Banning High School. He was employed with Dura Plastics for 2 years. Tamond was a longtime member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research Inc. in Banning. Tamond is survived by his Fiancé, LaJoy Houston; father, Sheldon Keith Smith(Kiya); mother, Kimberly Allen Sampson(Damon); grandparents, Norris & Lucy Smith; grandmother, Jackie L. Allen; great grandmother, Sallie Eastland; great grandfather, Marcellus Shepard; step-son, Tovey Moody; Goddaughter, Kalees Ellison; brother, Andre Swift(Barbara); sisters, Brittany Lindo, Jan’Nee Davenport, Khadijah V., Valajah Smith, Monique V., Dakyah Smith, and Chante V.; step-sisters, Devonta, Diamond & Desire; uncles, Timmy Montgomery(Ellen), Mario Montgomery, Tyrone Allen, Derek Allen, Terry Owens(Wanda), Carlton Smith, Rodrick Ward(Tanaye), aunts Deborah Washington(Terry) and Denetra Smith. He also leaves behind two nieces, one nephew, great-uncles, great-aunts, cousins and beloved friends. Tamond was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bennie Allen; great grandmother, Willie Shepard; uncle, Jermaine Allen; great uncles, Harold Harris & Jeffery Harris. Viewing will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 4pm-8pm at Wiefels & Son Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1320 W. Williams St, Banning, CA, with burial immediately following at San Gorgonio Memorial Park, 2201 N. San Gorgonio Ave, Banning, CA.