Dennis Floyd Smith, 66, of Lake Charles, went to meet his Jesus on July 8, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 10, 1958, Dennis was a graduate of Iowa High School and worked as a master mechanic at D & R Automotive. A man of faith, he was a devoted member of Welsh New Beginnings and loved to worship the Lord.
Dennis treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in fishing and the peace of the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Mary Delle Johnson Smith, bonus brother, Jesse Thomas Mercer.
Dennis survives by his loving wife, Tammy Sue Johnson Smith; his children, Shannon Reeves, Ammie Andrus, Louis Johnson, Sr., and Justin Smith; and his siblings, Mark Smith (Judy), Scott Smith, Kathy Watson (Don), Bambi Duhon, and Stephani Smith. He also leaves behind twenty-two grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and three more expected. Additionally, Dennis is survived by his bonus parents, Delores and R. J. Daigle; and his bonus siblings, Elene Garvin (Dean), Bruce Mercer (Jolet), and Rev. Dwayne Daigle (Cindy).
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa, with Rev. Dennis House officiating. Burial will follow in Big Woods Cemetery in Vinton under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.