Joseph Bryan Smith

Joseph Bryan Smith obituary

Joseph Bryan Smith

Joseph Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Labby Memorial Funeral Home - DeRidder on Dec. 26, 2025.
Joseph Bryan Smith was born on December 17, 1945 to his parents Joseph Smith and Nona Belle Jones. He passed away on December 26, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bryan Smith Sr.; mother, Nona Bell Brown; wife, Edith Smith; son, Paul Smith and sister, Mary (Bea) Thielemier.

He is survived by his son, Peter Smith (Jennifer) of Anacoco, LA, grandchildren, Isaac Davis (Merrik) of Alexandria, LA, Anslea Leblanc (Clay) of Hicks, LA Garret Cole Smith of Anacoco, LA and great grandchildren, Ella LeBlanc and Evie Claire LeBlanc.

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