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James Smith Obituary
He was born in Stony Creek, Va., to the late Eddie and Patty Smith on March 8, 1915. He attended Sussex County Public Schools and later married Hester Eliza Chambliss on April 3. 1947.
He leaves to cherish his memory: nine children, Janie Speed of Jarratt, Va., Virginia S. Worthy, Reather S. Mason, Carolyn P. Smith, Phillip Smith (Blanche), all of Stony Creek, Va., James E. Smith Jr. (Camilla) and Russell E. Smith (Angela), both of Petersburg, Va., Annie S. Carson of Chesterfield, Va., and Roma S. Jones of Waverly Va.; two sisters-in-law, Maggie C. Westbrook of Yale, Va., and Kathleen Smith of Stony Creek, Va.; one brother-in-law, Lewis Chambliss; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service for Mr. Smith will be held at noon today at Hunting Quarter Baptist Church, 16166 Hunting Quarter Church Road, Stony Creek, Va., the Rev. Alfred Massenburg officiating and Elder Melvin Taylor eulogizing. Interment will follow in the Fields Family Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Jones-Peace Funeral Service, 13013 Park Avenue, Stony Creek, Va., (434)246-3171. Family may be contacted by calling (434) 246-4211 and 246-4752.
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Calvin & Rose Massenburg
September 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carolyn White
September 25, 2010
To the Smith Family (Janie & Reather), sorry that I am unable to be there with you as you funeralize your father today, please know that my thoughts and prayers have been with you and your families throughtout the passing. I'll always remember that Sunday morning when I went to the beauty shop and Mr. Jim was sitting in his white car. He said "I was just sitting here waiting for the bank to open", I couldn't convince him that the bank won't be open until Monday morning. That's when I called you Reather. So many times we often laugh about Jim & Liza and some of the things they did or said. It's a blessing that we can hold all of those memories in our hearts. Jim is okay now, he went to be with Liza, may God rest their souls. They both lived a well lived & happy life. God saw that his body needed complete rest, so he quietly took him home to give him eternal rest. GOD DOES ALL THINGS WELL! Love you! Steve & Carolyn White
Janet Wyche-Edmonds
September 25, 2010
May God bless and stengthen you during your time of sorrow.
Linwood Taylor
September 24, 2010
To the Smith Family,
My family and I are so sorry for the passing of your father. You are in our prayers. It may seem hard to deal with such a great void in your lives but the joy is hidden in the great memories that you have to cherish.
God is still standing with you and yours. Be blessed. Peace!!!
Linwood Taylor and Family
Catherine Burgess
September 24, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
September 24, 2010
To the Smith family, you have my condolences on the lost of your love one. May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen you in this time of sorrow. Frances Williams Winfield Richmond Va
Rosa DeWitt
September 24, 2010
To James & Camilla Smith:
Wishing you strength during this time of sadness.
With Deep Sympathy,
Little Bethel Church Sunday School Family
Rosa A. DeWitt, Superintendent
Kenneth Adkins, Asst. Superintendent
The Rivers's Family
September 24, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
SHALITIA EPPS
September 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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