William Randolph Smith

William Randolph "Randy" Smith, aged 75, passed away on August 21, 2026, in his hometown of Shreveport, LA. Born on November 1, 1950, in Shreveport, Randy was a beloved figure in his community, known for his friendly nature and readiness to help others.

Randy graduated from Fairpark High School and furthered his education at LAtech, where he earned his associates degree. He dedicated many years as a master electrician and later as a plant manager at Lucas Wastewater Plant.

Randy was deeply involved in his faith community, serving as the president of the congregation at St. Paul and an active elder at Faith Lutheran Church. His commitment to his faith was evident in his daily life and community involvement.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Smith; children, Lisa Benson ( LJ Benson) and Kai Smith(Dr. Jessica Esparza); grandchildren, Emma, Harper, and Gracie; brother, Jeff Smith and his beloved dog, Heidi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce Ferguson and Cliff William Smith, and grandparent, Esma Ferguson

A visitation will be held August 26, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Park Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow the next day on August 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Forest Park Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, honoring Randy's commitment to his faith and community. Randy's warm spirit and generosity will be dearly missed by all who knew him.