It is with deep sadness that we are announcing the passing of Gerald Wayne Smith (68 yrs young) who departed from us on January 24,2025 as a resident of Belle Chase, Louisiana. He was born February 4, 1957 in his home state of TEXAS. He enjoyed fishing, Nascar and fixing things that no one else could.

He is preceded in death by his parents Gloria & Louis Peterson.

He has left behind one sister, Jan Doest and her husband Charles Doest. Nieces; Desiree Martin and Lacey Doest. Nephews; Dewayne Martin and Josh Doest significant other Denise Tucker, one son, Gerald Allen Smith and his wife Mitzi Smith. Four daughters: Paige Darcey and her husband Derrick Darcey, Amanda Ferry and her husband William Ferry, Valerie Wood and her significant other John Russell, Crystal Webre and her significant other John Jennings. Grandchildren Shelbe Boudreaux, Alexis Landry, Adrianna Landry, Hayden Landry, Isaiah Darcey, Brooklyn Smith, Baleigh Smith, Dylan Smith, Durand Alvarez, Carliegh Alvarez, Madison Wood,Brayden Wood and Zachary Martin. Great Grand Children; Wyatt Allen & Oaklynn Daille.