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Brent Smith Sr. Obituary

Brent Quentin Smith Sr. departed this life on January 29, 2024 at 73 years of age. Brent was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Smith Sr. and Louise Smith, and his brothers Lloyd Smith Jr., Kent Smith Sr., and Norwood Smith. Brent leaves behind his former wife Dr. Doris Williams-Smith, their daughter Angelique Smith-Lutz (Husband-Marc), and their son, Brent Quentin Smith Jr. (Wife-Shelita) and his son Brent Quentin Smith III. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Brianna Smith, Zora Lutz, Anya Lutz, and Isabella Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Brent was self-employed as a CPA. Everyone is invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125 on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Arrangement by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook. Funeral will be live streamed @ www.facebook.com/D.W.RhodesFuneralHome/live

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2024.

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The Combs and Williams Families

February 2, 2025

To The Smith Family,
Mr. Brent took care of our family for years during tax season. We miss him dearly.

PjA

February 10, 2024

My Condolences to the Brent Smith family so sorry for your loss. Brent was a nice guy I had the opportunity to know and work with he will be missed.

Jo Ann Gray Barthé

February 9, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Brent was a classmate back in the day at Joseph S. Clark.

Dr. Rickey Paul Warner/Professional Colleague, Grambling State University

February 9, 2024

Condolences to Dr. Doris Williams-Smith and family. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family.

Bonita M Cuillier

February 9, 2024

My condolences to the family, The Smiths were my Onzaga Street neighbors.

Jerome Carroll

February 8, 2024

My Condolences goes to Brent's Family & Friends. He was a High School Class-mate of mine, and will miss him dearly.

Mrs. Wilfred Dennis, Jr.

February 7, 2024

Dear Doris & Family, I wish to express my condolences to all. Only God can give peace & comfort.

Chanell - Norwood daughter

February 7, 2024

Praying GOD give the Smith family strength, healing and comfort during this difficult time.
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3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

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