“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever”
Psalm 23:6
The Smith, Saab, and Reeves families, with heavy hearts, announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, brother, uncle and cousin, Cllr. Carlos B.Z. Smith, Sr. in his 77th year. This peaceful transition occurred on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at his residence, in Randallstown, Maryland.
Carlos, Dad, Daddy, Papa, Carleto, Papay, Grandpa, Buk, Baby Cartus, Cllr. Smith, as he was affectionately called, was the heartbeat of our family. A good-hearted, fun-loving man who spread kindness wherever he went. He was a peacemaker with a passion for people and politics. We remember his free spirit, and his love for taking care of others. As a distinguished family man, he will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love remains with us.
Cllr. Smith is survived by his loving and devoted wife Lorice Gloria Saab, his children Precious Carolyn, LaToya Nicole, Stephen George (Rebecca), Carlos Bromfield, Gjanje Louise (Ryan), Wilmot Debrick (Sherrie), Cyril Bromfield, Jamaal Anwar, Keyna Serwah, Wilmona Emerald and Carena Odell; his sisters and brothers Bismack Reeves(Yvonne), Robertha Reeves, James Henrique Smith (Chichi), Carolyn Smith Amegashie, Jamesetta Smith Allen(Anthony), Joyce Smith Cooke, Wynston Smith(Cheryl), Rena Smith Jarrett, Kenneth Smith (Kormassa), Ivan Smith (Elizabeth), Jacqueline Smith Pope (Wallace), James Skirving Smith (Marie), Catherine Smith Jallah (Randolph) and Audrian Smith(Eric); grandchildren Jabaree (Nicosie), Steddela, Amber, Nicolas, Claudius, Isaiah, Stepheno, Rachel, Stephen, Joshua, Nejay, Carlos, Julia, James, Aymora, Eden, Guy, Darren and Lillian; great-grandchildren Darome, Sage, Skylar, Jarius, Becky, Jarvis, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of relatives.
He was predeceased by his parents Hon. James Henrique Smith, Sr. and Janie Louise Reeves Smith; his daughter Vashti Lorraine Smith; his sister, Loriene Vashti Smith McClain; his brothers, Melvin Guy Smith and Cyril Samuel Smith.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carlos B.Z. Smith, Sr. Memorial Educational Fund to honor his dedication and commitment to education.
Zelle: cbzs.education@gmail.com
PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/cbzs2026
Email cbzs.education@gmail.com
As we remember and give thanks for the life of Cllr. Smith, we invite you to share a written tribute—words of remembrance, gratitude, or faith that reflect their impact on your life. Tributes can be submitted using the link below: https://www.teahfs.com/obituary/CllrCarlos-BZSmith
Family Contacts
Kenneth Smith 317-748-0392
Joyce Smith Cooke 215-554-8814
Lincoln Brownell 404-915-6613
HOMEGOING ARRANGEMENTS
Wake Keeping
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am
Funeral Service
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Venue
Saint Peter’s Catholic Parish
2900 Olney Sandy Spring Road
Olney, MD 20832
Interment
George Washington / Mt Lebanon Cemeteries
9500 Riggs Road
Adelphi, MD 20783
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