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Michael Smith Obituary
Michael Oren Smith passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 82.
Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, February 20, 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM until services at 2:00 PM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon, please visit this site for updates.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Feb
20
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Resthaven Chapel
11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
20
Funeral service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Resthaven Chapel
11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton RougeOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.