March 3, 1933 – February 22, 2025
Irwin Ellis Smith, a native of DeQuincy, LA and recent resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 22, 2025 surrounded by family. He lived a full and rewarding life, remaining active and healthy in his last years. After growing up and graduating high school in DeQuincy, he married his sweetheart, Maxine Kimball, on December 25, 1953. He then joined the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving overseas during the Korean Conflict as a Radio Morse Interceptor Operator and was awarded membership in the American Legion. After discharge he earned Bachelor and later Master Degrees in his chosen field of Vocational Rehabilitation. He was a long-time resident of Zachary, LA where he raised his family and was an active member of the community and Methodist Church. He later moved to Baton Rouge and continued working in his chosen profession until retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and had a passion for furniture building and other wood-working projects. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his children Natalie D’Aquin (Todd), Bryan Smith, and Karen Arnold ( Bob). Also grandchildren Aubrey D’Aquin Ueltschey and Garrett D’Aquin, Kelsey and Skylon Smith, and Michael, Trevor, Graham Sr. and Aaron Arnold. Also great-grandchildren Peyton, Ainsley and Piper Ueltschey, Noah Smith, Cayden and Mae Catherine Arnold, Virginia Arnold, and Graham Jr., Gray and George Ellis Arnold.
He is preceded in death by his first and only love, his wife of 65 years, Maxine Kimball Smith.
Private Honor Guard service and interment in Port Hudson Veteran’s Cemetery will be held at a later date.
