Curtis Marvin Smith passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was 70 years old. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline Franatovich Smith, for 40 years. Devoted father of Heather Marie Smith. Brother of Michael Smith (Rejane), Edward Smith, III (Mally), Teresa Rockwood (Steve), Alisa Young (Daryl) and Nancy Thomas. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, the late Bobbye Jean Curtis Smith and the late Edward Smith, Jr.; by his mother-in-law, the late Francis Cox; and by his father-in-law, the late Harold Franatovich. He is also survived by his beloved cousins, Jude Savaski, Joey Bradshaw, Shelbi Savaski (Chad), Robbie Brouillette (Maggie), Delilah Brouilette, Angelina Brouillette, Colleen Lee, and a host of other dear relatives and friends.
Curtis worked as a stock clerk at Winn-Dixie, in Arabi, for many years, at St. Bernard Hospital, in maintenance, for 19 years, and George Gulf Chemical Plant, in Baton Rouge, for 3 years before being assigned to Fire Watch, for 3 years. He was a die-hard fan of the New Orleans Saints, never missed an episode of Law and Order or Criminal Minds, enjoyed watching golf, and loved being outdoors and fishing with his brother. His greatest passion was traveling far and wide to every Cruisin' the Coast event within driving distance. Curtis loved being with people and made everyone around him laugh with his "larger than life" personality. His genuine happiness was contagious. He will be forever missed, and eternally loved, by everyone he leaves behind.
The Smith Family would like to extend a sincere debt of gratitude to Curtis's wonderful and dedicated caretaker, Cheryl Billew - Thank you for all you've done.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a gathering at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. VIRTUE STREET, in Chalmette, on Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held in his memory at 1:00 PM. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.
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