James E.B.

Smackum

JAMES EDWARD BARRY SMACKUM was born on November 8, 1985, to Regina Williams and Barry Smackum in Baltimore, Maryland. Throughout his life, James was a beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, godfather and friend to many.

Affectionately known as Barry, he was cherished by all who had the opportunity to know him. He was called home on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Barry was educated in the Baltimore County public school system and graduated from Randallstown High School in 2003. He attended Coppin State University, where he majored in Computer Science. He was a remarkably intelligent and artistic person whose talents were evident from an early age. Early in his career, Barry successfully owned and operated his own Tech & Design Services business, H.Y.D.R.A, for 13 years.

Barry was preceded in death by his father, Barry Smackum; his maternal grandparents, Barbara Williams and Josef Williams; and his paternal grandparents, Christabelle Smackum and James Edward Smackum.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Regina Williams; brother, Tyrone Bowers; sister-in-law, Janeen Bowers; aunts, Antoinette Williams, Pamela Alemu and Lillian Smackum; uncles, Joseph Williams, John Williams, and Jeffery Smackum; nephews, Keon Bowers, Devin Bowers and Brandon Bowers; close cousins, Christina Alemu-Cruickshank (Carl), Latisha Smackum-Price, Jamar Price Jr., and Morgan Amos; godson, Alexander Frost; his beloved dog, Combo and a host of extended family members and close friends who will carry his memory in their hearts forever.