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Elzie Drew "Snuffy" Smith
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BIENVILLE PARISH, LA - Graveside services for Elzie Drew "Snuffy" Smith, 86, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2007, at Woodard Cemetery in Taylor, LA, with the Rev. Jimmy Eppinette officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden
Mr. Smith died October 2, 2007, at his home in Taylor, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Julia Reno Smith, and his son, Michael Ray Smith.
Snuffy was an avid dirt track racer for over 31 years, maintaining a top 3 position for 24 of those years. He raced at tracks located throughout Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Survivors include his sons, Gene Smith and wife Becky of Taylor, LA, David Smith of Shreveport, LA and Donnie Smith of Sibley, LA; step-son, Jack Martin of Minden, LA; daughters, Cathy Cardwell and Liz Herndon both of Shreveport, LA and Julie Blackshear of Waskom, TX; ten grand children, twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Minden, LA (318) 3773412
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Pallie Elston
October 4, 2007
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please call me when you can so we can catch up.
Pallie Elston
CHARLES SMITH
October 4, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF UNCLE DREW SMITH I AM SORRY THAT I WILL BE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Patsy Hall
October 4, 2007
Liz & Julia, I am so sorry for your loss.
David Roach
October 4, 2007
Liz,
I was very sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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