Dustin K. Smith Sr.

Dustin K. Smith was born in Columbus, Ohio to Jerome Sr. and Mildred Smith on December 27, 1968. Dustin departed this life on December 31, 2013 at Mt Carmel West Hospital. Dustin was best known to his family and friends as Freeze.

As a child Dustin showed his artistic abilities in drawing, writing and arranging music. He worked in his father’s business showing again how skilled he was with painting and designing. Later he took on the name Freeze in the entertainment world and was often asked to DJ at events and special occasions around Columbus. His opinion was often sought out by many regarding their music and sounds. He worked as a DJ at Fyre Radio doing what he loved. Freeze had his own unique style with his hair, extravagant jewelry and who could forget his winning smile, great personality and those gold teeth. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboy fan.

Dustin loved his family and was a devoted father. His greatest joy was found in the laughter of his children.

Dustin was preceded in death by his grandparents John Henry Locklear and Alice Fields, and Charles and Alease Smith, Uncle Elmer Locklear and stepdaughter Jasmine L. Davis. Left to cherish his memory, mother Mildred V. Locklear Smith, and father Jerome W. (Helen) Smith Sr., wife LaTisha L. Smith. Beloved children sons; Dustin K. Smith Jr. Drekar Freeze Smith and daughter Trinity OO Smith. Devoted Sister Kim L, Smith. Brothers; Jerome W. (Karla) Smith Jr., Tony V. Smith Sr., Duncan R. (Theda) Smith and Robert E. (Luise) Smith, sister Leontyne Crystal Alexander and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.