A Time to Be Born
James Rashawn Smith, affectionately known as Poodie, was born May 6, 2005, to the late Naquisha Siohban Shambry and Aubrey James Smith. His life was shaped by the constant love and guidance of his grandparents, Aubrey and the late Mattie Smith.

A Time to Die
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Poodie answered his call to eternal rest. Waiting for him are, his mother, Ms. Naquisha Shambry; grandparents, Mrs. Mattie E. Smith, Reverend Doctor Edward & Karen Shambry, Jr.; uncles, Mr. Darryl J. Shambry and Mr. Troy (TJ) Shambry; and many other relatives and friends.

A Time to Plant
At an early age, Poodie accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and joined Saint Stephens Baptist Church in Sparta, VA. He was educated in the Hanover County Public School system, where he received his high school diploma from Patrick Henry High School in 2023.

A Time to Weep & A Time to Mourn
Left with loving memories and grateful hearts for having to known him are: his father, Aubrey J. Smith and his significant other & bonus mom Kelsey Thurston; siblings, Shatique White, Unique White, Zaaniyah Johnson and Auria Johnson; nephew, Aizen White; grandfather, Aubrey Smith; aunts, Madalyn Smith and Phylicia Shambry (John Coles); uncles, Kendrick Smith, Jaleel Shambry and James Walker; cousins, Savion, Shamar, Sierra, Jaughvon, Monica and McKenzie; god-mother, LaTanya Gaines; god-siblings, Lamayia, Travis (TJ), LaTrell, Talayah, Tykiera; devoted friends, Queshawn Glasco and Antonie Anderson; his forever love, Devynne Hogue; and a host of family and friends.