For if we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. Romans 14:8

A Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Paw-Paw, Uncle, Cousin and Friend departed this life on March 6, 2021.

Benjamin Curtis Smith Sr. was born July 15, 1943 to the late Willie Smith Sr. and Louise Kyle Smith. He was the youngest seven children.

He was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of St. Rose Louisiana and he attended Mary M. Bethune High School in Norco, Louisiana. He worked for Kreegers Fur Co. as a truck driver and delivery person for many years. He also worked for United Cab, Inc. of Louisiana for ten years.

Ben enjoyed cooking "spicy" food, watching game shows, sports, fishing and taking care of his plants. He was a loving and gentle person and anyone that encountered him could feel his love immediately. He genuinely cared about people.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Smith Sr.; mother, Louise Kyle Smith; two daughters, Meisha Miles ( New Orleans, LA), Donna Smith ( New Orleans, LA); two brothers, Willie Smith Jr. (St. Rose, LA), Ellis Smith (St. Rose, LA); three sisters Rose (Herman) Jenkins (Kenner, LA), Oletha Smith (St. Rose, LA), Viola ( Ernest) Davis ( St. Rose, LA).

Ben leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife of five years Lonnie Smith of Gulfport, MS; one son Benjamin (Paulett) Smith Jr of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Benjamin (Vanessa)Smith III of Dallas, Texas, Duane (Vivian) Smith of Humble, Texas, Shonda (Corey) Smith of Conroe, Texas, Shavone Smith of Houston, Texas; one sister, Evelyn Smith of St. Rose, LA; twelve great grandchildren; a special God-daughter, Lona C. Brothern; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.