Langford D. Smith

1935 - 2019

Langford D. Smith obituary, 1935-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1935

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Greenoaks Funeral Home

9595 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Langford Smith Obituary

Mr. Langford D. Smith, a native of Maurepas, passed away on April 16, 2019. He was born on December 21, 1935. L.D. is survived by his wife, Jacque Dudley Smith; daughters, Linda Smith (Sam) of Heflin, LA, Brenda Smith of Philadelphia, PA, and Glenda Balfantz (Chad) of Irving, TX; son, Steven L. Smith (Sherry) of Valley Grande, AL; granddaughter, Rachel Blackman of Fort Worth, TX; grandsons, Neal Blackman of Ruston, LA, Cody Smith of Valley Grande, AL, Shea Smith of Valley Grande, Scott Balfantz of Irving, TX and Ryan Samuel Balfantz of Irving, TX; great granddaughter, Averie Marie Smith; sister, LaWanda Smith of Prairieville, LA and sister-in-law, Marlene Smith of Maurepas, LA. He is preceded in death by his brother Lionel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Parkinson's Foundation (www.parkinson.org) in memory of LD Smith. If you prefer to mail a check, please make it out to the Parkinson's Foundation: Parkinson's Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge on Monday, April 22, 2019 from 9:00 am until graveside service at 11:00 am.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 20 to Apr. 22, 2019.
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My condolences to the Smith family. Smitty was one of a kind. He taught me a lot during my early LNB years, and I feel fortunate to have known him. May the precious memories that you cherish bring comfort and peace to each of you.
J. Miller

Jan Miller

April 24, 2019

Ms. Jacque, I am so sorry for your loss! I think of you both so often and credit my success in business to both of you when you let me work in your office near Baton Rouge High. Much love and prayers for you!

Jennifer (Burtt) Butler

April 22, 2019

Jacque, Linda, Brenda, Glenda, & Stephen, I have greatnesses memories of your dad and his family! My prayers are with each one of you during this time of sorrow! Smitty was one not only one of my superiors, but I held him as a great friend! I will keep his family in my prayers!
Greg & Donna Gaudin

Greg Gaudin

April 21, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family for your great loss. May God provide the needed comfort and support from relatives and friends during your time of mourning.

April 20, 2019

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Greenoaks Funeral Home

9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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