Donald Ray Johnson

Donald Ray "Smokey" Johnson, 91, of Shreveport, LA joyously entered heaven's gates on Monday, August, 6, 2018. Born November 13, 1926 in Harrisburg, IL, He enjoyed a long blessed life of blessing others. He was retired from National Linen Services as manager. He was a member of Life Church Shreveport where he served as treasurer for many years. Don was best known for his integrity, wisdom, humor, compassion, selflessness, commitment to God and family ... and his BBQ! He had a gift for seeing the good in people that others may not even notice. Friends and family were often captivated as he shared about life growing up, experiences as a Merchant Marine, and raising his family. A true role model, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, who left a huge impression upon the hearts and lives of all who knew him. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Rosco and Rachel Johnson; four siblings; daughters, Sharon Hernandez of Shreveport and Donna LaBiche of Lafayette, LA; and granddaughter, Kiersten Stegall of Kilgore, TX. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 72 years, Bee Johnson; son-in-law and caretaker, Lee Hernandez of Shreveport; son-in-law Harry LaBiche of Lafayette, LA; granddaughters, Courtney James (Donovan) of Gloster, LA, Tanya Stanley (Michael) of Kilgore, TX, and Stefani Polak (Brian); great-grandchildren, Brittany (Ranse), Joshua, Nathan, Corbin, Caedon, Caelob, Cohen, and Pamela; and great-great-grandson, Carter. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 10, 2018 at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel with Rev. Gary Cavalier, Rev. Corbett Berthelot, and Rev. Scott Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the funeral home.