Deacon James L. Smith

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Official Obituary of

Deacon James L. Smith

December 5, 1947 ~ May 30, 2026 (age 78) 78 Years Old

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Deacon James Smith Obituary

Mr. Smith will lie in state for visitation on Friday, June 5, 2026, between the hours of 1:00 pm - 7:00 p.m., at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The celebration of life will commence on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the sanctuary of Galilee Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Services

Visitation

Friday
June 5, 2026
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Heavenly Gates
1339 Jewell St.
Shreveport, LA 71101

Celebration of Life

Saturday
June 6, 2026
11:00 AM
Galilee Baptist Church
1500 Pierre Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103

Interment following funeral service

Saturday
June 6, 2026
Lincoln Cemetery

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