Shawn M Smith, known to his family and friends as "Duke", a nickname given to him by his brother Fred, transitioned on March 2 , 2020. His family and friends would like to remember the gift of life that was given to him.

Duke was born on July 26 1989, to Bernice Smith and the late Shawn M Smith Sr.. Duke had an infectious personality. He made friends wherever he went. He had a different kind of love for his children and family that will always be remembered. He was the uncle that would make the smallest things into the greatest things.

Duke loved and cherished his mother. He could be heard saying "Hey Ma!", before his foot crossed the door threshold.

He received his education in the Baltimore City School System. He was employed with the Port Of Baltimore.

As a little boy, Duke enjoyed playing with army men and watching the television show Smart Guy. He was a big sports fan, not only watching it on T.V., but also showing exceptional skills of his own on the basketball court.

He leaves behind a family that he cherish so many memories with him, they include: his mother, Bernice Smith; brother, Andre Smith ; daughters, Milan Smith - Ava Smith; stepsons, Kai Green., Chaz Aike., He leaves behind his Aunt, Juanita Diggs, Uncle Sylvester, and Aunt "in-love" Joyce Smith.

He also leaves behind close friends and great mothers to his children, Tamara Jenkins, Sandy Harvin, and Dionne Graves, devoted friend, Shawnna, a host of male and female cousins that were more like sisters and brothers and homeboys that were as close to him as family.