E.P. "Cotton" Smith

E.P. “Cotton” Smith, 88, passed away at 4:15 AM on Monday, January 20, 2020 in a local care facility.

Mr. Smith retired as a captain from the Lake Charles Police Department in 1982.

He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Joyce Wolford Smith; children, Sheila Smith, Joel Smith and wife Cindy, Gary Smith, and Bryan Smith and wife Debra; his ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

His graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Consolata Cemetery. A gathering of family members and friends will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Eulogy Service at 6:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:40 AM at the funeral home.