Alexander M. Smith, affectionately known as "Al" or "Sand," was born on April 29, 1962, at Lilly White Hospital in Tampa, FL, to Alexander M. Sr. and Carolyn E. Smith. After graduating from Leto High School in 1980, Al enlisted in the U.S. Army and married his high school sweetheart, Kimberly Finely-Smith. Together, they had four daughters: Lakisha in Ft. Benning Georgia (1982), Sharolyn in Stugart, Germany (1985), Chrisanne in Ft. Hood Texas (1987), and Ebony in Tampa (1993). Al served as a medic in the Army and later became a well-respected Licensed Practical Nurse. He worked at University Community Hospital for 27 years where he won numerous awards, Brandon Hospital for 14 years, and James A. Haley Veterans Hospital until his passing.

In his free time, Al enjoyed watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing billiards, and spending time with family and friends. He was a God-fearing devoted husband, father, brother, son, nephew, and friend, and he will be deeply missed.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander M., Sr., and Carolyn E. Smith; grandparents, James T., Sr., and Christine Lewis, Horace and Nancy Smith; aunts, Barbara Williams, Linda Romer, Nancy Parker, Antonia Hall, and Geneva Hall; cousins, Valeria Crawford and Curtis Williams; parents-in-law, Adolphus and Josie Finley; and brother-in-law, Darrell Finley. Al leaves precious memories with his wife, Kimberly Smith; children, Lakisha Moore (Gregory), Sharolyn Smith, Chrisanne Livingston (Antonio), and Ebony Smith (Calvin); grandchildren, Xavier Moore, Diyamond Robinson, Gregory Moore III, Jazlyn Moore, Alexandria Livingston and Antonio Livingston, Jr.; grand-dog, Mr. Little Love; brother, Billy Smith (Latoya); sisters, Stephanie Evans (Scott) and Sylvia Rubin (Quintin); brothers-in-law, Charlie (Ida) and Victor Lynn Finley (Joyce); sister-in-law, Patricia Finley (Larry); uncles, Noival Smith, Jackie Lewis (Deborah), James T. Lewis, Jr. (Jackie) and Walter Lewis (Patty); aunts, Delores Williams, Ralphie Smith and Annie Lightborne; nephews, Carl Smith-Rubin, Darrian Evans, Billy Smith, Jr., Raquille Bostick, Matthew and Yuri Smith, Jamahl, Correy and Charlie Finley; nieces, Joy and Dana Evans, Ashley and Qualisha Rubin, Courtney, Sahmya, Yakira and Ryhkdria Smith, Kimberly Carmona, and Victavia Finley; god-sister, Joyce Montgomery Reed, and many other loved ones and friends, including Anna Torres and Patricia Gaines, as well as relatives from the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos.

Calling Hours
Thursday, May 4, 2023
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Chapel of Hope, Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33610

Traditional Funeral Service
Friday, May 5, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Greater Friendship M.B. Church
3325 E Emma St.
Tampa, FL 33610

Burial
Friday, May 5, 2023
Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Ave
Bushnell, FL 33513