Paul "L. P." Smith Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 20, 2025 in Noxapater, Mississippi

Paul "L. P." Smith Jr.

April 11, 1973 - September 20, 2025 (52 years old)

Noxapater, Mississippi

Paul "L. P." Smith Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 20, 2025 in Noxapater, Mississippi

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Nowell-Massey Funeral Home

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Paul "L. P." Smith Jr.

April 11, 1973 - September 20, 2025 (52 years old)

Noxapater, Mississippi

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In loving memory of Paul Smith Jr. of Noxapater, Mississippi, who departed this world on September 20, 2025 at the age of 52. Paul leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul Smith Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father William Paul Smith, Sr.. He is survived by: his mother Addy Howard Smith; his wife Shelba Smith; his children, Tracy Waddell (Austin) of Philadelphia, Macie Barrett of Noxapater and Austin Barrett (Gayden) of Philadelphia, Mississippi; his siblings, Lisa Smith of Noxapater, Mississippi and Bobby Smith of Louisville, Mississippi.; his grandchildren, Jaxon Franklin, Braxton Waddell, Riley Barrett, Cross Barrett, Arleigh Waddell, Wrenlee Barrett and Bowen Barrett; his niece Haley Smith; and his nephew Haden Smith.

In lieu of flowers memorials in honor of LP may be given to Purple Heart Foundation online at https://purpleheartfoundation.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nowell-Massey Funeral Home



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September 22, 2025

Russell Munroe wrote a sympathy message

“In honor of CW4 Paul Smith, the 223rd Engineer Battalion Officers Association gratefully recognizes his life, service, and sacrifice. A memorial gift has been made to the Purple Heart Foundation to honor his legacy and the freedoms he defended. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who served alongside him.”


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724 N Columbus Ave, Louisville, MS 39339

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724 N Columbus Ave, Louisville, MS 39339

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