J. L. "Red" Smith's Obituary
Funeral services for J.L. “Red” Smith Sr., of Anacoco will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Wallace Palmer and D.R. Davis officiating. The burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Friends may visit Tuesday, July 7th from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 8th from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana.
Mr. Smith passed away on Monday, July 06, 2009 at his residence in Anacoco, Louisiana. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Anacoco. Mr. Smith loved farming. He retired form the State of Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Ruby Smith of Anacoco, children, Lynda Williamson of Westlake, LA, Fredia Nelson & husband Tim, of Anacoco, LA, Charles Smith of Mattapoisett, MA, Sherman Smith & wife Laura of Annapolis, MD; daughter-n-law, Michele Smith of Searchlight, NV; two sisters, Denzel McLain of Lehi, UT and Loretta Loftin of Rosepine, LA; grandchildren, Casey and Rory Williamson, Dana Zimmerman, Christina Zambrano, Tim Nelson, Zachary, Chris and Joe Smith, Amanda Peno, Jared Smith, and Jake Bolton; one great granddaughter Cera Zimmerman and numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded death by father Sim Smith, mother Myrtie Allen, son J. L. “Sonny” Smith, grandson Jason Smith and brother Anson D. Smith.
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