ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SMITH, JORDAN BROOKS 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La.

Died: Sunday, July 13, 2014

======================================================================= 
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml
======================================================================= 

SMITH, JORDAN BROOKS 
October 4, 1985  -  July 13, 2014

==========
A photo is available for this file. Please go to
http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2014/st1407.htm 
and click to view list of photos.
==========

JORDAN BROOKS SMITH, age 28 years, of St. Tammany, LA, went to be with his 
father and Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 13, 2014, after being fatally 
injured on duty at Bogue Chitto State Park, where he was employed as an 
Interpretive Ranger.

Beloved son of Virginia ÒJeanneÓ Brooks Smith and the late Macks ÒRandyÓ Smith.
Grandson of John Alma Brooks and the late Hugh Brooks Sr., the late Charles and 
Molly Smith.
Also survived by an aunt, Teneilia B. Anderson(Don), an uncle, Hugh F. Brooks, 
numerous cousins, including Kim Parker Grubbs(Kerry) and Amanda Brooks 
Hindson(Jon).

He was a 2003 graduate of Northshore High School, and received an undergraduate 
degree and graduate degree in Political Science and Applied Sociology from 
Southeastern La. University.

He was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Jacques de Molay Lodge #389 , 
Shriners International and Past Worshipful Master of Bayou Lacombe Lodge #459.
Jordan was given a special gift of touching lives and making the world a better 
place. A city boy who became a park ranger, Jordan read, researched and taught 
himself the skills he needed to share his wealth of knowledge. He was a true 
teacher at heart, creating and presenting programs to hundreds of children and 
adults, both in and out of the park.

Jordan infectious smile lit up the room. From flintknapping to outdoor cooking, 
JordanÕs creative spirit brought his stories and programs to life.
He was a hunter education instructor, boating safety education instructor and 
held certifications in multiple disciplines.
Jordan was passionate about injustice and speaking for those who could not 
speak for themselves. With no regard for himself, Jordan was the protectorÑthe 
ÒrighterÓ of wrongs and was loved by everybody who knew him.

The family wishes to thank the members of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, 
Marshall Pierre and the many friends who have supported us in this time.
We are heartbroken that Jordan is no longer with us, but rest in the promise 
that we will be reunited in Heaven.


Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Masonic
Services at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME,
1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA
on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 10:45 A.M., ,Followed by Funeral Services at 
11:00 a.m.

Interment in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.

Visitation on Wednesday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
and on Thursday after 10:00 A.M. until funeral time.

The family is establishing the Jordan Brooks Smith Memorial Interpretive 
Education Fund, to help his legacy live on, to bring a deeper understanding of 
GodÕs creatures to the children of our state.

===================