ROBERT SMITH Obituary

Robert Gloster Smith entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a native of East Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Robert was the owner of R. Smith Construction. Devoted husband of Iona T. Smith by second marriage and the late Mattie Wise Smith by first marriage. Beloved father of Lakisha, Ryan, Avis, and Carl Smith, and the late Reginald, and Robert Andrew Smith. Son of the late Rev. Jessie Smith, Sr. and Mary Grant Smith. Brother of Percy, Harry, Edward Charles, and Jessie Smith, and the late Gloria, Edna, Lydia, Mary Lee, Mamie, Ruth Bell, Harriet, Carey, Stella, Floria Bell, Velma, Mercer, Edgar, Henry, Johnnie Edward James and Franklin Edward Charles, also survived by 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Greater Mount Rose Baptist Church, and neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Greater Mount Rose Baptist Church 1322 Simon Bolivar Ave. New Orleans, LA, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above-named church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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