David Joseph "Highline" Smith Sr.

Willie "Pool" Price Jr.
August 6, 2009
Louisiana State University Museum of Art (Baton Rouge)
August 10, 2009
Willie "Pool" Price Jr.
August 6, 2009
Louisiana State University Museum of Art (Baton Rouge)
August 10, 2009

Posted Friday, August 7, 2009

David Joseph “Highline” Smith Sr., 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, August 2.

He is survived by his companion, Carmen Bell; one son, David J. Smith Jr.; one daughter, Elisha Smith (Marcus); five brothers, John Smith, Eugene Smith, James Smith, Joseph Smith and Henry Smith Jr.; three sisters, Diane Williams, Lisa Smith and Sharon Smith; and two grandchildren.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Smith Sr. and Cecilia Smith; and two brothers, Keith and Earl Smith.

He was a Mason and a member of the Bayou Black Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a retiree of Schlumberger.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 8, at Community Funeral Home with burial to follow at Southdown Cemetery.


Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.