Steven Michael Smith, age 32, died Thursday, August 23, 2018. Steven was born on October 16, 1985 in Mineola, New York to Michael and Marietta Smith. Steven is survived by his sister, Lisa Witter-Merithew and husband Justin, his brother Joseph Smith, his sister, Catherine Grundman and husband Christopher, five nephews; Owen, Seth, Everett, Gavin and Levi, his partner in life, David Cole and his dog Snow.
Steven enlisted in the US Army where he served for 3 years in Army Intelligence. He enjoyed singing, dancing, thrift shopping, creating art with crayons and living life to its fullest.
A visitation will be held at McEwen Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262 on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:30am, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, 1400 Suther Road, Charlotte, NC 28213.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "In Care of RAIN", 601 East 5th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.