DELCAMBRE –Gary J. "T-Boy" Smith, Jr., 47, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 in Vermilion parish. He was born in Vermilion parish on September 9, 1969 to the late Gary Sr. and Kaye Gary Smith.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Louis Richard officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
The funeral home will open on Thursday from 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm with a rosary being recited at 7:00pm. The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 am on Friday until the service time.
T-Boy, as he was better known, was a hardworking and fun loving man. He enjoyed working and always made a point to keep busy. T-Boy worked as the foreman for a local tower company for over twenty years. In his younger days, T-Boy discovered his love for shrimping and it was a hobby he kept up for the rest of his life. He especially enjoyed being out on the water with family and friends doing what he loved. T-Boy had an amazing sense of humor and loved to clown around. He could have the entire room cracking up from a joke in no time at all. T-Boy had many passions which included hunting, fishing and playing pool; but he loved spending time with his family more than anything else. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, he will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-eight years, Carol Guilbeaux Smith; children, Cody Menard, Derrick Menard and wife Brittany Clostio, Braydon Gary, and Mariah Smith and husband Dustyn Peltier all of New Iberia, Michelena Broussard and husband Thomas, Jr. of Hammond, and Rose Gary and Eric Romero who he loved as his own children; sister Tina Hebert and husband Joe Pellerin of New Iberia; and grandchildren, Jayden Menard, Gunner Broussard, and Adalyn Menard.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kevin "Smitty" Smith; maternal and paternal grandparents; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers will be Braydon Gary, Derrick Menard, Cody Menard, T-Brian Billiot, Jerrel Tauzin, Thomas Broussard, Eric Romero, Glenn Gary, and Drey Touchard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roland Fruge, Carlton Smith, Kelly Duplantis, Gordon Gary, Sr., Dustyn Peltier, and Perry Pellerin,Sr.
To view the on-line obituary, video tribute, or sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
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May 29, 2017
Susan Addison Beliech
To family of Mike: I was also one of the original WP group and remember Mike very well. God's peace and comfort be yours in the days to follow.
May 25, 2017
Dear Irene, we were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Glad we were able to see and have a short visit with you both while we were in town for the Gemini ball.
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Jan Jeffries, Tucson Arizona
May 25, 2017
Sissy Smith
I am so sorry that this wonderful man is no longer with us. He has been a wonderful cousin & I have so many good memories. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
God bless you with his grace & comfort. Sissy & Tom
May 25, 2017
Diane Tynes
So sorry to hear about Mike. Praying for you & your family during this difficult time.
May 24, 2017
Jennifer Spurlock
Shane & Tricia - We are so sorry to hear of this news and pray for you both and your family during this difficult time. Chip & Jennifer Spurlock
May 24, 2017
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Gary Micharl (Mike) Smith our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Mike. To Mike it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Military. Mike, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Mike's family and loved ones.
Tommy R. Mills, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
May 24, 2017
Luci Anderson
Irene, so sorry , my prayers are with you an your family.
May 24, 2017
Dianne Hanes
Irene, I am so sorry to hear of Mike's death... please know that you and your family are in my prayers...
Dianne Hanes
May 24, 2017
Jim & Marty Adams
Shane, we are so terribly sad to learn of your Dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
May 24, 2017
Bobbie Hetrick
Irene, so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 24, 2017
Sorry to hear about Mike. He was one of our original "Werner Park Group" and a great person and athlete. Spent many a day hanging with him and our WP Group. Prayers to the family. -- Bob Molcany.
May 24, 2017
Brenda Thomas Little
Irene, I am so sorry for your loss!! You, Shane and Tammy will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
May 24, 2017
Janice Burchenal-Whitlow
Irene, so sorry for you loss. I wish I could be there. We share so many great memories of our times together. Mike will be missed.
Love you.
May 24, 2017
John Murray
Mike was a great guy to be around. He treated everyone with dignity and respect. I enjoyed working with him for years and know many will miss him. I hope the Lord will comfort his family in this time of grief.
May 24, 2017
It was my pleasure to have known Mike and to have worked with him for years. He was a fun hearted person to be around and always treated others with respect and kindness. He will undoubtedly be missed by all that knew him.
May the Lord bless and uphold his family in their time of grief.
John Murray
May 24, 2017
Diane McRaney
Irene, Tammy and Mike, I am so sorry for you lose. I know Mike will be missed but his memories will last in your heart forever. I will be praying God will give each of you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
love you all,
Diane McRaney
May 19, 2017
Tutt Breaux
Don't cut up too bad up there now TBoy. You have made me laugh plenty of times that's for sure . May you rest in peace brotha. To his family, I pray y'all find comfort in losing him. I wish peace to youand may your hearts heal . God Bless You.
May 17, 2017
Rebecca Burroughs
May 16, 2017
Bridgette Guilbeaux
Carroll I'm so sorry for your loss. Me and Darrell's daughter tristan and her husband Micheal bourque will be praying for your family
May 16, 2017
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
May 16, 2017
M.F. Leblanc
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 16, 2017
Laurie Burgess
Rip cousin
May 15, 2017
Justyn and elzina Bouillion
May u rest in peace T-boy and prayers go out to the family!!!
May 15, 2017
Sandra Breaux
So sorry for your loss Carol. My heart was truly broken to hear if this. My prayers are with you and your family
May 15, 2017
Cherryl Pelous
Prayers For the Family , RIP TBoy , you will be missed , ♥♥♥♥
May 15, 2017
Cherryl Pelous
RIP T Boy will be missed for the Family
May 15, 2017
Tammy Mayer
You will be missed by many especially by us you would come by almost everyday and no matter how depressed I was you would make me smile. You was a great friend love ya T-Boy.
May 15, 2017
Dena DeBlanc
May u rest on piece tboy..you was a one of a kind character..we all had our laughs with u...may god wrap his wings around your family at this time of need...RIP T-BOY!!
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