10/01/2025
Jeremy Jereaud Smith, 37, of Center, Texas, passed away passed away on September 24, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born on September 27, 1987, in Galveston, Texas, to Mervin Harper and Charlene (Smith) Cooper.
Visitation will be held at the Old Center High School Gymnasium, 658 Roughrider Dr., Center, Texas, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, beginning at 12 noon. Funeral services will follow at 2PM with Minister Leland Watley II officiating.
At an early age Jeremy, Confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior. Jeremy believed that no matter what race you were everyone should be able to worship and come together as one. Often times Jeremy would attend church at Word of God’s Ministries in Shreveport, Louisiana because of the diversity in that church. Jeremy brought warmth and energy into the lives of those around him. A proud graduate of Center High School Class of 2007, Jeremy was most popular for best dress, good looking and the love for football. His passion for football was personal he deeply enjoyed the love of the game and was very community driven. Jeremy was a true family man, amazing father who cherished every moment with his boys. His greatest happiness came from being surrounded by loved ones and most of all FAMILY!!! Jeremy was serious about his physical fitness and could often be found working out at the gym. Jeremy had a hearty appetite for life and for food. His favorite meals were anything pasta-related but the very best was the famous Chicken Spaghetti you couldn’t miss him on that dish. Though his time was far too short, Jeremy’s legacy will forever live on in the life’s he touched through his kindness, enthusiasm for football, and unwavering devotion to those he cherished dearly.
He is preceded in death by grandparents, Charles Henry Smith, Mozelle Smith, Melvin Harper, Diane Harper, Roy Denard Smith; and infant siblings, Jermaine Smith and Teresa Smith.
He is survived by:
Children:
Kaden Smith
Kaleb Smith
Parents:
Mervin Harper
Charlene Cooper and husband Robert
Brothers:
Marco Smith and wife Leah
Kais Cooper
Roderick Harper and wife Tiffany
Chris Harper
Justin Yarbrough and wife Karry
Sisters:
LaTressa Johnson and husband Carlos
KaDijah Cooper
Bonus Mom, Sandra McDaniel
Girlfriend, Nadia Suaste
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
