Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Renzo Rendale Smith, 36, transitioned from his earthy life on June 6, 2023. Mr. Smith and his son Shaw Jackson lost their lives in a mass shooting incident in Richmond, VA, after a graduation ceremony. Renzo Rendale Smith was born on December 25, 1986, in Monroe, LA to Joseph and Grenda Smith. Renzo was baptized as a young child at St. James Baptist Church under the direction of Pastor J. J. Stewart. He was a devoted Christian that participated in Sunday School and sang in the youth choir. He was a treasured youth and sheltered by all as he was a kind-hearted individual. Renzo has always e...