We are sad to announce that on April 2, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Russell Duane Smith of Shreveport, Louisiana, born in Vivian, Louisiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his mother Shirley Smith; his uncles, Vernon, Bill Lamb, Jerry Palumbo and Buddy Terry; his aunt Gayle Layton; and his mother-in-law Kathryn Haskins Ebarb.

He is survived by : his father Donnie Smith (Jessica) of Vivian; his daughters, Alissa and Cassidy of Shreveport; his siblings, Kenneth Smith (Patricia) of Ida, Kevin Smith (Kristen) of Blanchard and Ashlee Jones (Justin) of Mooringsport; his uncle Roger Layton (Linda); his aunts, Donna Aubrey (Robbie), Betty Lamb, Barbara Goheen (Robert), Brenda Hindsman (James), Bea Terry and Rebecca Palumbo; his father-in-law Simon Ebarb Jr. (Maggie); and his sister-in-law Jennifer Martin (James). He is also survived by 1 niece, 4 nephews, 2 great-nephews, numerous cousins, and many close friends.

In lieu of flowers, Russell requested donations to the American Heart Association, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Osborn Funeral Home