Terry Clinton Smith

SMITH Terry Clinton Smith passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2012 at the age of 45, after battling a long illness resulting from a tragic car accident in 1983. Terry was born at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, La and resided in Metairie, La. He is survived by his mother, Eileen Smith of Metairie, formerly of Colchester, England; his father, Terrance Clinton Smith of Metairie, formerly of Bush La.; his sister, Debby Kathleen Chopin; nieces, Emily Nicole Chopin and Sarah Kate Chopin and brother-in-law, Terence James Chopin. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Kathleen Norah Emma James and Cyril James of Colchester, England and Ida Louise Smith and Ben Smith of Bush, La., and his uncles, Jack Clinton Smith of Metairie and David John James of Colchester, England. Terry loved sports, rock music, karate, and water skiing. He played baseball for Mike Miley playground in Metairie and football at East Jefferson High School. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and nursing assistants at East Jefferson General Hospital and particularly 6 West. Terry spent his final days at Canon Hospice and the family would also like to thank them for their compassion. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, La., on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until funeral time. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com.