Ura Smith, Sr.

Ura Ledell Smith, Sr. was born on May 25, 1970, to his mother, Terry L. Smith in Denver, Colorado. He was raised in home with strong and strict Christian women, who stressed the importance of having morals and values. "Ledell" as he was affectionately called by family and friends, accepted Christ at an early age and joined Macedonia Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Youth Choir and the Jr. Usher Board. He was most recently a member of The Potters House of Denver. Ledell received his formal education in Denver where he attended East High School. He also attended Palmer High School in Colorado Springs and he was a 1988, graduate of Mitchell High School. He later focused his attention in the trade of Haircutting. He furthered his education by attending Emily Griffith Opportunity School in Denver and completed his Apprenticeship at Platinum Cuts Barber Shop and on July 8, 2004, he received his license as a Certified Barber. He started his Barber journey throughout the Denver metro area. He became employed as a Barber Instructor at Cuttin' Up Beauty Academy for over 9 years where he educated and mentored hundreds of "CUBA" students. Ledell taught the students the art of cutting hair, while offering words of wisdom. He also accomplished his dream of owning his own barbershop he named, "Do You Right." Ledell loved life. He loved people and he was a powerful and positive role model in his son's life who was named after his father, Ura Ledell Smith, Jr. Ledell took great pride and joy in the care and nurture of his son. The love shared by the two of them was unconditional. He was most proud to see his son follow in his footsteps and launch his own career to become a Barber. Ledell was an avid sport enthusiast. He loved basketball and football. Anyone who knew Ledell, knew he was an Oakland Raider Fan. He loved his "Silver and Black." His house was adorned with the colors and anytime entering his home, ESPN would be on television. His love of the team would continue right up to his passing. Those who best knew "Dell" would say "He was a loyal father, friend, and confidante that you could always count on. He was devoted to his family. Peace Be Still ! Ura Ledell Smith, Sr. departed this life on March 20, 2017, in Aurora, Colorado. Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss include his son, Ura Ledell Smith, Jr. of Denver; his mother, Terry L. Smith Stewart of Fresno, CA; his devoted companion, Ayisha Houtman of Denver; 6 brothers, Johnnithan Hanes of San Francisco, CA, Kendale T. Johnson, Chris Allen both of Denver, Richard Wray of Aurora, Marcus Estes of San Antonio, TX, and Kelvin Jackson of Texas; 2 grandchildren, Ura L. Smith, III and U'laiya J. Smith both of Denver; his aunt and uncle, Sharon L. (Jeffrey) Bryant of Colorado Springs, CO and Michael (Lois) McDonald of Denver; his former wife, Cheryl Bell Smith and her children, Jeremiah Smith and Sidney Griffin all of Atlanta, Georgia;"The Crew" Richard Wray, Kendale Johnson, Chris Allen, Marcus Estes, Tony Wilson, Kevin Jackson and Ivan Daniels and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many, many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 3/30/2017 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 3/31/2017 at 11:00 AM - New Hope Baptist Church - 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 3/31/2017 - Cemetery following the Celebration of Life. Hampden Memorial Gardens - 8600 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO