Donald Russell Smith Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald Russell Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born in Meridian, Mississippi, who passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lee Russell Smith and Inez Marie Smith. He is survived by: his wife Kay Waggenspack Smith; his children, Dr. Adrian Russell Smith (Jessica) of Jackson, Lauren Hensgens (Scott) of Baton Rouge and Gretchen Qvistgaard of Baton Rouge; his grandchildren, Olivia Ansley Smith, Luke Russell Smith, Samuel Covington Smith, Caroline Scott Hensgens, George Nikolaus Hensgens, Henry Russell Hensgens, Thomas Claude Q, Adele Lauren Q and Helen Claire Q; and his sister Rebecca Scogin.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.