Obituary

Gary David Smith

July 30, 1955 - May 15, 2024

Gary David Smith, age 68 and a resident of the Seven Mile Road Community, passed away Wednesday May 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1955 in Bogalusa and was retired after a long career as a commercial truck driver. Gary was a faithful member of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church that loved the Lord and his church family.

Survived by: Wife: Deborah Marie Smith; 3 Sons and Daughters in law: Daniel and Linda Smith of Seven Mile Road, William and April Smith of Thomas, Shaylon and Charley Sharpe of Seven Mile Road; Daughter: Blanca Martinez; Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Also numerous other family members

He was preceded in death by his parents Leroy Smith and Mildred Stanford Smith, mother in law Emma Sharpe and great-granddaughter Everly Pilkington.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Friday May 17th from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and after 9:00 am on Saturday. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 am Saturday with Eld. Tommy Hudnall and Eld. Doyle Ball officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.