Mr. Earnest Ray Smith

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Official Obituary of

Mr. Earnest Ray Smith

June 20, 1957 ~ June 18, 2026 (age 68) 68 Years Old

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Mr. Earnest Smith Obituary

Mr. Smith will lie in state for visitation on Friday, June 26, 2026, between the hours of 11:00 am - 6:00 p.m., at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The celebration of life will commence on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the sanctuary of New Bethel Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana.

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Services

Visitation

Friday
June 26, 2026
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Heavenly Gates
1339 Jewell St.
Shreveport, LA 71101

Celebration of Life

Saturday
June 27, 2026
11:00 AM
New Bethel MBC
3300 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71109

Interment

Wednesday
July 1, 2026
10:30 AM
Northwest La Veterans Cemetery
79701 MIKE CLARK RD
KEITHVILLE, LA 71047

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