Alfred E. Smith Jr.

December 1, 2020

Alfred E. Smith Jr., aka “Eagle” entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 78. He was born on February 25, in New Orleans, La to the late Alfred E. Smith Sr. and Louise Smith. He was one of 11 children and the first boy. He was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Sr High School and a Vietnam Veteran in the US Air Force from 1959-1967. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Sr and Louise Smith; 6 sisters, Janice and Audrey Smith, Emelda Rivers, Maud Helen Parker, Odessa Roberson, and Lois Norman; 1 brother, Maurice Smith; his grandson, Keith Harrison and 2 nieces, Michelle Parker and Janice Smith. Alfred leaves to cherish his memories to his lifelong companion Janet Harris; 3 siblings, Barbara Marshall, Lloyd Smith, and Tyrone Smith (Margaret); 5 wonderful children, Evette Smith (Allen), Rashid Muhaymin, Tanya Smith, Terrance Bennett (Hope), and Patrick Smith (Javonne); 3 stepchildren, Michael Sherman, Vicky Lazard, and Andrew Demas; 11 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends who was blessed to know him. He worked for the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees for over 40 years as a Labor Relations Officer and later served as Local 110 President from 1989-2003. Alfred was affiliated with Gretna United Methodist Church for 14 years where he was the United Methodist Men’s President from 2008-2012. He was a leader and showed leadership his entire life. Alfred was very proud of the food program at Gretna UMC which his was a big help to, and played a big role in. Alfred has served on many boards and in many clubs over his years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Gretna United Methodist Church, 1309 Whitney Avenue on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 12:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Interment: Private. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories and condolences for the family.