Service Details
Services celebrating Quentin’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.
RACINE – Quentin Ray Smith, age 16, had his beautiful life taken from him on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Quentin was born in Racine on July 21, 2006 to Justin R. Smith and Melissa Minneti. Quentin was just about to start his junior year at Washington Park High School.
Quentin was creative, smart, funny, outgoing, a prankster & jokester, who was a computer whiz and master of video games. Above all, Quentin loved being around his entire family and extensive circle of friends.
Surviving are his mom, Melissa Minneti; dad, Justin Ray Smith; brother, Justin D. Smith; sisters, Taliyah Reynolds and Kalli (Patrick Sorenson) Smith; grandparents, Raymond Smith, Deborah Smith, Phil Minneti and Nancy (Randy) Barnes; great-grandmother, Alice Georgeson; aunts, Julie Hadlock and Heather Smith; uncles, Kyle Smith and Phillip Minneti; longtime best-friend, JaMarion Dawson; many other special relatives and tons of friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
Quentin was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Raymond Georgeson, Gerald Smith and Joanne Smith.
Services celebrating Quentin’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
To the family of Quentin:
As a result of your loss, many hearts are broken. He was kind and generous ; he always wanted the best for everyone. He will be remembered for his warm spirit and kind heart. Prayers and condolences to your family.
Carol A. Armstrong says
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. It is very hard loosing a child. No matter what age they are it’s very hard. My deepest sympathy to Quentin’s family. I’ve never met Quentin but I know his wonderful brother Justin ❤. One never ever gets over the loss of your child.
Scott and Cindy wise says
So sorry for your loss prayers for your family
Anonymous says
sorry you had to get token from this world at such a young age rest in peace ❤️
Cathy Rannow says
Sorry I couldn’t be there but my Warm Thoughts are with you All
Randy SanRoman says
Sorry for your loss Justin, I’ll be there for sure
Camila& Erik Gomez says
Quentin RIH Baby Boy, you were one of the few who truly held a special place in my heart. My life and many others lives are and will be better because we knew you. Thank you for the pleasure of Gracing is with your presence on this Earth I love you FOREVER 16💔🥀😥
Theodore R Chacon says
I’m so sorry for your loss, it saddens me that this happens to your family, to the community, and in Racine!
I’ll pray for you all, my condolences!
Peace
Nanette Adams says
I’m sorry for your loss I didn’t know him but my son do so my condolences and prayers to your family and friends 🙏🙏🙏
Jayne Mohr says
My heart goes out to all. I am a long time friend of the Smith family. Best friends with Aunt Valarie, I know Ray and I knew Grampa Jerry. Sending (((hugs))) and prayer to the family.
Shannyn Kandl says
Quentin had such a beautiful soul. He always knew how to make me laugh and always put everyone else needs before his own. He will be greatly missed. I’m sending prayers and angels to give you strength. Be strong.