Brian Thomas Smith passed away on February 27th, 2020 after a long battle with addiction. Brian was born in Akron, Ohio on October 15th, 1982.
Brian is survived by his father Patrick Smith and his mother and Step-father Deborah and Mark Shorter; brother Michael Smith; step-sister Dawn Wymer; half-sisters Meghan and Anna Shorter; nephews Trenton, Mason and Daulton and niece Mazie. Brian was a good friend and always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need when he could. With the encouragement of his recovery coaches at CBCF, Brian had attended Tri-C with the desire to become a much needed mental health advocate in the legal system. Brian will be passionately missed by his family and his many close friends.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Restore Addiction Recovery at www.restoreaddictionrecovery.com (click Donate button on the top right of the web page).
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 4th from 5:00-7:00 PM with the Funeral Service following at 7:00 PM at the Rose Hill Funeral Home 3653 W Market St. Akron, OH 44333. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rosehillbp.com