Funeral services for a Monroe man who was killed in a mass shooting in Richmond, Va, along with his son at a graduation, will be held on June 20th in Monroe.
Renzo Rendale Smith was born on December 25, 1986. He departed this life, with his son, Shawn Jackson, on June 6, 2023, at the age of 36.
Remains rest at Hester’s Funeral Home at 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, LA where viewing will take place on June 20, 2023, from 3 pm to 6 pm. Homegoing services will be held at 1 pm on June 21, 2023, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church at 2655 Richwood Road #2, Monroe, LA. Interment Quantico National Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife Tameeka Jackson-Smith; daughters Rennyah Jackson-Smith and Destini Jackson; parents, Joseph and Grenda Smith; sisters, Rennada Smith Bass (Bobby) and Gweneshia Smith; a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
What happened?
The following account of the death is from the Washington Post:
By Karina Elwood, Olivia Diaz, Laura Vozzella, and Gregory S. Schneider
Shawn Jackson proudly crossed the graduation stage in Richmond, donning a black bow tie and a big smile Tuesday afternoon.
It wasn’t easy for him to get there, those who know him said, but he proudly shook the superintendent’s hand and accepted his diploma.
Outside the Altria theater, teachers and administrators cheered for Jackson and the hundreds of other graduates at Huguenot High School as they filtered out of the lobby to reunite with family and friends, according to videos and accounts of the day.
Families waited with balloons in the shape of the number 23 to celebrate the momentous day. Then came gunshots — about 20 pops in all. Smoke…
