A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his home. He was born July 24, 1951 in Bogalusa, LA and was 74 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Karen Smith; daughters, Stephanie Oakes (Chris), Samantha Reynolds (Neal), Madison Smith, Amber Phillips-Temple (Kaylynn), and Ashley Phillips; sons, R. Duane Smith (Kelly), and Joseph Phillips; sister, Pamela Gullick (Jerry); grandchildren, Rhett Smith, Kristin Oakes, Brian Oakes, Chase Stringer, Tatum Daigle, Nicholas Castella (Adrian), Montana Callaway (Caden), Colton Phillips (Brooklyn), Zola Billings, Mason Billings, Zayne Phillips, and Aspen Aldama; adopted grandson, Christopher McGuff; great-grandchildren, Braylynn, Blakely, Brynlee, Braxton, Chase, Jr. and Cade; very special cousin, Terry W. Smith; and very special neighbor and friend, Regina Stein (Chick). Preceded in death by his parents, Jewel J. Smith, Jr. and Betty J. Smith; son, Daniel L. Smith, Jr.; grandson, Gabriel Smith; and uncle, Carlton Smith. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.