08/28/2026
Carl Douglas “Doug” Smothermon, 76, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Jackson Cemetery with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Born November 1, 1949, Doug is the son of Arden Smothermon and Allie Carpenter Smothermon. He enlisted in the United States Navy, during which time he served on the USS Orleck during the Vietnam War. Doug was a proud supporter of the Jackson Naval Museum and was a member of the National Association of Destroyer Veterans.
He is survived by:
Son, William “Billy” Smothermon and wife Stacey of Bossier City, Louisiana
Daughter, Dee and husband James Stickell of Benton, Louisiana
Grandchildren:
Chad Alexander
Chase Alexander
Emily and husband Jake Bryson
Aidan Smothermon
Great-grandson, John Cole Bryson
Brother, Glen Smothermon of Grand Cane, Louisiana
Beloved friend, Julie Drabek of Bossier City, Louisiana.
Preceded in death by his wife, Linda Smothermon; parents, Arden Smothermon and Allie Carpenter Smothermon; and sister, Nell Patterson.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
