Clarkston, MI. (former resident of Racine, WI) – Daniel Jermaine Lee Goldsmith 34, of Clarkston, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on February 14th, 2022. His loss was completely unexpected. The family is heartbroken and deeply saddened.

Daniel was born on December 28th, 1987 in Racine, Wisconsin, The son of Glorious Jean Goldsmith and Charles Lee Hicks. Daniel attended and graduated from Washington Park High School with honors, in Racine, Wisconsin, where he was passionate about his involvement on the park wrestling team. After graduating high school, Daniel furthered his education at The University of Wisconsin Parkside majoring in Business Management determined to be his own boss and entrepreneur.

In July of 2011, Daniel found and fell in love with his childhood friend Devina. They then married on July 7, 2017 at New Omega Baptist church in Racine, WI. Together they relocated to Michigan to start their real-estate and investments careers.

After several complications and losing their first Daughter, Justice Goldsmith, Daniel and Devina were blessed with a beautiful baby Girl, DàMillie Dior Goldsmith, born September 5 th 2021.

Wise beyond his years, Daniel has impacted many lives. He was a "Soul Motivator". He would always start by saying "See heres the thing, you have to keep going". After a conversation with him, you will walk away feeling unstoppable. He carried himself like a King.

Daniel is survived by his parents Glorious and Charles. His wife Devina, His daughter DàMillie, His brother Michael Tucker, His God Mother,  Hilda Brown, Grand-Mother-In Law, Donna Marsh, His mother-in-Law, Tamy Burnette, His Father-In-Law, Todd (Windy) Harris, His brother, Ashford Richmond. His brother-in-laws Daiquan Tillman, Todd Harris, Jr., Tyler Harris and Gavin Harris. His Sisters Angela (Daniel) Echoles Charlesey Hicks, Glorious Hicks, his sister-in-laws: Tashawna House, Dominique Tillman and Hayden Harris. He is also survived by his nieces: Imari Tucker, Jade Echoles, Michalah Tucker, Madison House, Kayla House, Kamonie House, Karmen Saar, DeMiyah Collins and Teigan Harris.

Nephews: Jordan Taylor, Jonathan Echoles, Jasper Echoles, Daniel Echoles, Jr., Andre Day, DaVion Collins, James Saar Jr, Landon Scott and Jace Servantez. Great nieces: Egypt Murray and Ava Murray. Close relatives and friends:

Kyle Flick, Curtis Dawkins, Zamarc Williams, Fred Hicks Jr, Justin Wright,Trever Dewan, Allen Youkanna, Elvis Youkanna, Cozell Dozier, Wade Hawkins, Jarette McGee, Kendall Lott, Tracy Richmond, Garrion Townsend and David Rhodes. He is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.

Daniel is preceded in Death by his daughter Justice Goldsmith, His Maternal Grandparents, Jimmie Lee and Millie Goldsmith, Paternal grandparents Amos and Opaline Smith and niece Amariana Cramer.

A Celebration of Daniel's Life will take place on Monday, February 28, 2022, 11:00am at New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin. Visitation will be in the church 9:00am – 11:00am.  There will also be a visitation on Sunday, February 27, 2022, 4:00 – 6:00pm in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Please see the funeral home website at a later date for Daniel's complete obituary.

Masks must be worn in the church and funeral home at all times.

Service Details

Funeral: Monday, February 28, 2022, 11:00am

Monday Visitation: February 28, 2022 9:00am – 11:00am

Location: New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin.

Sunday Evening Visitation: February 27, 2022, 4:00 – 6:00pm in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI.

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