About
The late father of country rap musician John Lee Smith, who is more widely known as Big Smo.
Before Fame
He was in the Navy for 25 years before working another 27 on an Air Force base.
Trivia
His son and wife visited his grave in a season two episode of the A&E reality series Big Smo.
Family Life
He and his wife, Mary Jane Smith, née Barber, had two sons. Big Smo earned his pseudonym from his older brother, who has nicknamed Schma. He had two grandchildren through Big Smo, Ameria and Lanica Crocker.
Associated With
In 2014, his son released the song "My Place" which featured Darius Rucker.