Darrion Armon Smith passed away on October 24, 2026, at just 27 years old. His family is still trying to take in this loss while making arrangements they never expected to be making for him so young. There is a lot to carry right now. Before asking for help, we want to share something about the person his family and community have lost.

To the people who knew and loved him, Darrion also known as RYNO, or 22. Had his own vision for his life and dreams he was working toward. Music was part of how he expressed himself and what he wanted to build. He was an artist, though he would’ve told you himself, “Ima rapper!” His family remembers his smile, his warmth, and how fully he was himself.

Darrion also gave his time and his skills to children in his community. Through back-to-school book bag drives and hundreds of free haircuts, he helped families get their children ready for school. A book bag or a haircut can mean a great deal when a family needs that help. Those acts of care are part of his life’s story, and they deserve to be remembered.

Darrion was selfless. He was funny, he loved hard, and he showed up for his community with that same love. He would help anyone he could, giving his time and using his skills to support the people around him. His sister, Tyriana Smith, wants people to know that part of him: the brother who could make you laugh and who cared deeply about what other people were going through. His family wants that kindness, that humor, and the love he gave to keep being remembered.

Above everything, Darrion loved his four children: Kyzier, Montana, Amoura, and Kaegan. Those were and will forever be his babies. They were his whole world, and they should have had so many more years with their dad. There were milestones ahead of them and everyday moments together that his family expected him to be here for. His children and his sisters will carry this loss long after the funeral is over.

Right now, his family needs help with the immediate responsibility of laying him to rest.

We are asking for help raising $20,000 within the next four to five days to cover Darrion’s funeral and burial expenses.

That is a significant amount to gather in a very short time, especially while grieving. We are reaching out to family, friends, neighbors, and anyone willing to help ease that pressure. Whatever you are able to contribute would be deeply appreciated.

Darrion’s sister, Tyriana Smith, is managing the funeral and burial arrangements and will receive and manage the donations. The funds will first cover those expenses. Any money remaining afterward will go toward supporting his children and family.

If you can donate, thank you. If you can share this page with others, please do. Helping it reach more people gives the family a better chance of meeting these costs in time.

And if you knew Darrion, please keep telling your stories about him. Keep playing his music. Tell his children about the person you knew, the things that made you laugh, or a time he helped you. They deserve to hear those memories alongside their own and to know the ways their dad mattered to other people.

Thank you for taking the time to read about Darrion, for remembering his life, and for helping his family lay him to rest.

Forever RYNO. Forever 22. Forever loved.