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Bossier City, LA E. Wayne Smith was born in Shreveport, La, January 22, 1928, his parents were Ernest and Mary Smith. He went to be with his Lord January 5, 2014 in Shreveport.
Mr. Smith started working for Mobil Oil Company Corp. in 1950 as a Consignee. He later formed Smith Oil and Tire Co. Inc. which he operated until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Shreveport, LA.
Surviving Mr. Smith is his loving wife 69 years, Gaines M. Smith; his son, Ronald Wayne Smith and wife Ruth of Jefferson, TX; grandchildren, Allen Wayne Smith, William Frazier and Jennifer Anderson and husband Tye; great-grandson Chad Smith; and a host of great- grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 2:00 PM in Centuries Memorial Park, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Richard Beeman. A private family viewing will be held at 1:30 at the funeral home .
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January 8, 2014
Gaines, another void in our family! The Bacon's.
Frances Contario
January 8, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 8, 2014
Only good memories of our friendship with Wayne and Gaines at Fair Park, with Magnolia and with Mobil; a true gentleman and friend.
Max and Ruth Johnson
Cindy Flanagan
January 7, 2014
A quiet, caring person - a true southern gentleman. What a blessing to have had him for my Uncle Wayne. I will miss him.
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Jim Scruggs
January 7, 2014
What a wonderful gentleman. I so enjoyed each and every visit we had over the past 20 plus years. I will miss his friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Smith family.
Jackie Waldon
January 6, 2014
Wayne will always remain in our hearts. Everyone one that knew him loved him. God bless all of his family.
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