John Pops "Shane" David Smith

John David "Shane" "Pops" Smith, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend; passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the age of 58. He was born in Rosario, Argentina on November 29, 1964. Shane was a field technician with HP Inc. for 32 years; resident of Denham Springs and a native of Plaquemine, LA. Visitation will be held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Friday, March 10, 2023, from 5 to 8pm and will resume on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10:30am to 12:30pm with Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Plaquemine at 1pm. Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. Shane is survived by his wife, Lauren Hymel Smith; sons, Seth Martin and wife Madeline, and Zach Martin and wife Gabby; granddaughters, Magnolia and Amelia; step daughter, Sarah Ledoux; mother, Sylvia Rivet; siblings, Eric Smith and wife Sally Zeller, Paige Alleman and Dennis Hebert, Aimee Poche and husband Mike, and Renee Smith; mother-in-law, May Dean Hymel; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his father, David Smith; grandparents, Dego and Violet Rivet; nephew, Kevin Smith; and beloved fur baby, Sadie Mae. Shane loved fishing, playing music, grilling, spending time with family and friends, and going to the beach. He was an avid LSU and Saints fan. Shane had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed bringing laughter to all. He had a kind and giving soul who never met a stranger. Special thanks to Dr. LaVie, Dr. Tabor, Dr. Kovten, Dr. Grisaffi and their staff for their loving care. Also special thanks to his cousin, Jennifer Marix-Fisher for all of her care during this time.