Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....SMITH, DAVID JAMES August 4, 2014
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News Star World - August 10, 2014
DAVID JAMES SMITH

David James Smith of Calhoun, LA. was born on June 20, 1932 in Rayville, LA. 
and was called home by his Lord on August 4, 2014 surrounded by family. David 
is survived by his children, Michael David Smith, Stephen Lloyd Smith, Byron 
Perry Smith, Lisa Rene Smith-Batchen and husband Jay, Julie Anne Smith 
Pennington and husband Chris. Siblings, Billy Gene Smith, Gerald Waymon Smith, 
Wanda Lee Takewell, Bonnie Faye Takewell, Sylvester Smith Jr., and Carolyn Ann 
Frantom. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Smith and Doris 
Selena Clay Smith. Brother, Harold Ray Smith. He leaves behind eleven 
grandchildren and two great grand children, numerous nieces and nephews, and 
two special dog companions, Sarge and Princess. 

David was a sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired as Vice 
President of Sales and Marketing with Beltone Hearing Aids. He was a very 
motivated entrepreneur, and very passionate about gardening. He was a 
wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was dearly 
loved by everyone who knew him. 

David chose to have his body donated to the LSU Science Department. He passed 
away at St. Francis Hospital after a lengthy illness. 

We would like to thank all of his doctors, nurses, and caregivers that have 
treated him with such kindness. A special thank you to the VA Hospital. He had 
the best of care. 

He fought a good fight till the end. A private family memorial has been held. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fort Hero Veterans Barracks, PO 
Box 903 West Monroe, LA. 71294


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