Ulon Smith

Ulon Jake Durward Smith

Opelousas Funeral services for Mr. Ulon Jake Durward Smith, 90, will be held on Monday, May 7, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Rev. Rod Reynolds will conduct the services

Mr. Smith was currently residing in Lafayette and died at 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at his residence. He was a past resident of Opelousas, a gunsmith, a watchmaker, and also an avid hunter.

He was a U. S. Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII and a Prisoner of War. During his military career, he was the champion skeet shooter. He retired from the Military in 1962 with over 20 years of service.

Survivors include: Nephews and Nieces: Paul Newman and wife, Carole of Douglass, TX; Leon Newman and wife, Shelia of Cookville, TX; David Newman and wife, Donna of Mt. Pleasant, TX; Sue Woodall and husband, Donnie of Gilmer, TX; Carol Baldridge and wife, Beverly of Lafayette; and Coletta Baldridge of Lafayette.

Mr. Jake was preceded in death by his parents: Marion and Della Smith; three brothers: Olan Morris, and Bernard Monk Smith; two sisters: Zella Baldridge and Velma Newman; nephews: James, Donald, Darrell, Michael, and Clifton Buzzy Newman; and Clarence Baldridge; and one niece, Grace Baldridge.

Visiting hours will be observed on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. On Monday, visitation will continue from 8 a.m. until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to LA Hospice and Palliative Care, 336 Heather Drive Suite 1, Opelousas, LA 70570.
PSPAN style

Visitation

Sibille Funeral Home
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Sunday, May 6, 2007
69 p.m.Mon. 8 a.m.service

Service

Sibille Funeral Home Chapel
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Monday, May 7, 2007
1:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Bellevue Memorial ParkH
4833 Highway 182
Opelousas, LA  70570