JAMES ALBERT SMITH, JR.

James Albert Smith, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the age of 77. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. James was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1963 and attended Southern University  in Baton Rouge for 2 years. He was a retired offshoreman with Texaco -Chevron. Beloved  husband of Lola W. Smith  Devoted father of Kevin J.(Connie) Smith and Keith M.(Shanda) Smith. Son of the late James A. Smith, Sr. and Geneva Barnes. Stepson of Maxine Smith and the late Earl Barnes. Brother of Kermit Smith, Langton Smith, Don Smith, Edward Earl Barnes, Cheryl Brown, Carolyn Massey, Corliss Mills, and the late Florine Montgomery, also survived by 3 grandchildren,  2 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Regular Baptist Church and neighboring churches; members of Westbank Men of Distinction Social Club and MLK Playground are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Regular Baptist Church 901 5^th Gretna,  LA on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Pastor T.  A Hodge officiating. Visitation will be begin  at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church.  Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery- Slidell, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.