Dexter Smith

Valhi Blvd. Extension Underway
January 18, 2012
Council restricts multi-colored tombs
January 23, 2012
Valhi Blvd. Extension Underway
January 18, 2012
Council restricts multi-colored tombs
January 23, 2012

Dexter “Big Mem” Smith, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and resident of Smithridge, La., died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.

Mr. Smith was Baptist and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut, La.


He is survived by his wife, Gayle Smith; and sisters, Joyce Ray, Brenda Richardson, Belinda Edwards, Nadine Davis and Julie Short.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Smith Sr. and Gertie Johnson; brothers, George Smith Jr. and Keith Simmons; and sister, Lucille Dock.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Community Funeral Home and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at St. Peter Baptist Church with services to follow. Burial will be at Southdown Cemetery. (Community)