Lavor C. Smith departed this life on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Dayton Community Hospital in Houston, TX after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) at the age of 37. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Lavor was an avid Saints fan that remained loyal to his team no matter where he resided. Devoted and loving father of Zoe Smith. Beloved son of Cynthia (Eddie) Shepherd and Robert Smith. Grandson of Neola Smith and the late Robert Smith, Jr. and Gladys Smith. Loving brother of Derrick (Telisha) Cavalier, Alvin (Joyce) Cavalier, Geralyn Cavalier ( Patrick) Boudion, Taaliba Cavalier (Tyrone, Jr.) Matthews, Sloane Cavalier, Chanice George and Trenika Fields. Former husband of Marlena Young Smith. Best friend of Cedric Kent; also survived by 2 stepbrothers, 1 stepsister and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins,other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Graveside Service at Restlawn Park Cemetery, 4020 Hwy 90 W Avondale, LA on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 12:00 NOON Minister Jessica Terrance, officiating Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.