Gene Smith, Sr.

Gene J. Smith, Sr., age 71, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his residence. He was a longtime resident of Houma.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation in the Magnolia Chapel at Chauvin Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

Gene is survived by his wife, Arlene B. Smith; children, Craig Duplantis, Sr., Larry Duplantis, Jr.; grandchildren, Craig Duplantis Jr., and Taylor Duplantis; he is also survived by Bobby Smith, Sr. and wife Mary, Sheryl Waddell and husband Ronnie, Gene Smith, Jr.; grandchildren, Matthew Waddell, Bobby Smith, Jr., Alex Smith, Chase Smith, and Tia Smith; Twin brother, Johnny Smith, Jr. and wife Shirley, Ledora Hernandez and husband Juan.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Smith, Sr. and Stella Bourg Smith, sister, Shirley Smith ,and son, Brendon Smith.

Gene was a kind, loving, and gentle man. He had a big heart and would also help anyone. He enjoyed working for Southland Dodge with over 46 years of service until his retirement.

The family would like to thank Jeff Teuton, Sr. and Frank Teuton Jr. for all the help and kindness that they show to Gene and all the workers at Southland Dodge.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.