Michael Anthony Smitherman

May 5, 1956 - June 28, 2024

Michael Smitherman, a native of Pierce County and a resident of DuPont, WA departed this life on Friday June 28th in Lakewood, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Willie Joel and Opal Smitherman and by his brothers Joel and Senator William(Bill)Smitherman. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was a loyal member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, where he served as an altar boy. He later became a member of the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Lakes High School in 1974 where he was on the track team. He received his Bachelors Degree from Mobile University in Mobile, AL. Michael worked as a Psychiatric Child Care Counselor at Western State Hospital. He retired after 27 years. He is survived by his wife Lucretia of 45 year's, his sons Michael and Martin(Ashton)Smitherman; grandson Silas Smitherman; granddaughters Tajanáe and Asa Smitherman; his sister Welthea Smitherman Taylor (Michael). Many nieces , nephews, in-laws , a host of friends, and brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.