Father, brother and grandfather, Gilbert “Tamba” Smith has died. He was born on Oct. 16, 1963, and died on March 16, 2024. His loss leaves a void in our lives that can never be filled.
He is survived by his wife, Belinda Smith; daughters: Adiya, Anyah, Amanda and Amina Smith; stepdaughters: Sherise and Shanique Rogers; sons: Adanie and Amon-Re Smith; stepson, Akeem Rogers; grandchildren: Ariya, Zy’air, Amiya, Jiraiya, Ja’Qeada (deceased), Royalty, Sydney, Wykazi, Adela Rose, Avondre and Zyhari; sisters: Alphonse Lauretta Lettsome and Evelyn Valarie James; brothers: Abraham Manassah James, Leroy Thibou and Geraldo Smith.
The first viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, April 11, at Turnbull’s Funeral Home.
The second viewing will be held at 9 a.m. followed by the funeral services celebrating his life at 10 a.m., Friday, April 12, at Blyden Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay
Professional services are entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services, 3815 Crown Bay, Suite 10, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, 00802. www.turnbullsfuneralhome.vi.com.
