Donald Ray Smith, was born on April 06, 1972 to his adoring mother and father Leticia and Donald Smith Sr. 

As a lover of film and cinematography, Donald loved to help out at the Canton Palace Theatre. There he'd often spend his time doing what he loved most and emerse himself in the world of film.

Donald did not have any children but was a father figure to many in the community and is survived by those who remember him.