Mike David Smalling

Mike David Smalling obituary, Ruston, LA

Mike David Smalling

Mike Smalling Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home - Ruston on Sep. 26, 2024.

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A graveside service for Mr. Michael "Mike" David Smalling, 68, is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, September 27, 2024 at Simsboro City Cemetery in Simsboro, La. Mike lived in Simsboro, LA and passed away at his home, September 25, 2024. Mike was born August 14, 1956 in Furstendfelbruck, Germany to his parents, Charles Smalling and Sybil Smalling Foster.
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October 7, 2024

Christopher Smalling posted to the memorial.

September 26, 2024

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September 26, 2024

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Christopher Smalling

October 7, 2024

Mike was my Dad, so every moment I shared talking to him was special and important. No matter what the subject, situation or moment, he always found a way to make me think and laugh. Every time he communicated with me, he made me crack up with his sense of humor and I always knew that was where I got mine from. He never let a moment to teach me something go by without taking the opportunity to point out everything there was to take from any given situation. I always found it very easy to relay something he would tell me to someone in my life and make them think in a deep way about it or laugh just as hard as I did when he said it to me. I learned perseverance from my Pops and I'm extremely proud of him and the things he did and achieved. I'm proud to be my Dad's son. I know He and Bret are together again. Thank you so much for everything you've given and shown me and taught and continue to teach me and give me Dad. I hope to make you just as proud. I love you. I'll see you later Pops..
Love,
Chris

The Staff of Owens Funeral Home

September 26, 2024

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