Wayne "Bubba" Michael Smith Sr., age 70, from Abita Springs, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 13, 1954. Wayne graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and had a fulfilling career as an electrician, specializing in electrical work on billboards.
Wayne loved his family and friends beyond measure but a close second was hunting and fishing. His favorite place on Earth was in a deer stand on his best friend’s Henry & Bernard property where they have hunted for over 20 years.Wayne has lifelong friendships going back to elementary school. Wayne loved to have a good time and would dance until the last song was played.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Victor Ray Smith, Sr. and Elizabeth Keller Smith and his sister, Lillian Elizabeth Smith.
He is survived by his son, Wayne Michael Smith, Jr (Aimee Latuso Smith); his grandson, Kyler Jackson Smith; his sister, Linda Ann Smith; his brothers, Victor Ray Smith, Jr. (Vickie Canepa Smith) and David J. Smith, Sr. (Cheryl C. Smith). Wayne is also survived and loved by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Margaret Mary Church in Slidell, Louisiana.
A visitation for Wayne will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1050 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458, followed by a memorial mass from 11:30-12:30PM. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum in New Orleans.
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