Laterius Smith, Jr., 9, passed away June 10, 2021. LaTerius Smith, Jr. was the son of Donika Williams and LaTerius Smith, Sr. He was born June 30, 2011 in Memphis, TN. LaTerius was lovingly known as “TJ”. He received the call to end his tenure on earth on Thursday, June 10, 2021. TJ attended Scenic Hill Elementary School. TJ was a fun-loving, full of energy bundle of joy who touched many lives!! He loved his mother, father and his family as a whole. TJ loved God!! He enjoyed going to church!! He especially enjoyed going to church with his Great Grandmother Bobby Smith where he sang in the choir at Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church. WE, TRULY, HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL!! Those cherishing the memory of TJ: Donika Williams (Mother) and LaTerius, Sr. (Father); 2 Sisters (Mallory Coleman, Leary Smith, Legend Smith); 1 brother (Tristian Smith); 2 Grandmothers (Marilyn Williams and Kalaessa Green); 4 Great Grandmothers (Myra Williams, Bobby Smith, Hattie Currie and Helen Green); 1 Great-Great Grand Mother (Virginia Smith), 2 Grandfathers (Terrance Smith and Tyree Currie); 1 Adopted Grandfather (Carlos Powell); 8 Aunts; 7 Great Aunt; 21 Great-Great Aunts; 6 Uncles; 5 Great Uncles; 8 Great-Great Uncles and a host of cousins and friends. TJ is gone but never forgotten!! We will always love you! WE, TRULY, HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL!! Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901)379-0861.