Loel O. Smikle

July 18, 1972 - June 19, 2019

Loel O. Smikle was born on July 18, 1972, to Aseneth Iona Smikle and Ronald George Smikle in Brooklyn, New York. Loel was surrounded by the love of his wife, family and friends. He returned home to the Lord on June 19, 2019. Loel found his own strength and forged his own identity. He grew up on 95th Street between Winthrop Street and Rutland Road in Brooklyn. He worked as a Security Officer at Green Acres Movie Theatre, Chase Bank, and he went on to work as a Correction Officer for Sing Sing Correctional Facility, Ossining, NY, which he started in January 5, 2004. He truly loved his job and had a special bond with his fellow officers. He will always be known for saying “I’m Smikle Dammit!”. He was loved and highly respected by all. Loel was full of life, love and laughter. He was very kind hearted and larger than life, his smile lit up a room. His youthfulness and energy fostered a love of motorcycles. Loel, better known as “Lo” to his Xr8edMC family joined the club in September 2013 as a Prospect. Lo showed his dedication to the club, so in May 2015 he was patched over as a full member. Within two years he became an officer [email protected] It was always fun times when he was around because he had jokes on everybody for days. In May 2015 he met Daphne Warrington and they started dating. Their love for motorcycle riding, traveling and enjoying each others’ company made their love for each other grow. On May 18, 2019 they wed and became Mr. and Mrs. Loel Smikle.