10/27/1961 – 12/19/2016
Brett was born on October 27, 1961, in Omaha, NE to Frank and Dorothy Smith. Being the youngest of six children, his family gave him the nickname “B-baby”. Although born in Omaha, Brett was reared in Glendale, AZ until he and his family returned to his birth home in 1978. Brett met Gloria in 1978, while attending his senior year at North High School, and he later married his high school sweetheart. To this union three children were born; one son and two daughters.
In 1982, Brett joined the Marine Corp where he and Gloria spent time in 29 Palms, CA. Before being Honorably Discharged, Brett served with Charlie Company – Third Tanks where he received awards, such as Expert Marksman. After the Military, Brett decided to go into Printing; a profession he continued until a car accident. Brett enjoyed barbecuing, dancing, fishing, and boating. He and Gloria loved to travel to places like Jamaica, Bahamas, Mexico and Atlanta; especially, Atlanta to see and spend time with their grandkids. Brett accepted GOD in his life at a very early age and believed in him and his Glory until GOD called him home at 3:10 am, Monday, December 19, 2016.
Preceding him in death were grandparents George and Celestine Jones and Beatrice “Momma–B” Smith; father Frank Smith; mother and father-in law James and Ida Pettigrew; brothers-in-law Harold and Leonard Chism; and sister-in-law, Ethel Chism.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Gloria, son Brett, Jr., daughters Latisha and Britney; grandchildren Brayden and Arriana; mother Dorothy; brothers Tyrone (Cyl), Michael and Roy (Missy); sisters Patricia, Cynthia (Delmar) and Angela; brothers-in law Jimmy and Levy Chism; sisters-in-law Linda and Patricia Chism. A host of loved ones, friends AND his dog NELLY!
Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel; Celebration of Life Service 12:00 PM (noon) Friday (12/23/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska
