James Walter Smith Jr.

1923 - 2018

BORN

1923

DIED

2018

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West Harpeth Funeral Home & Crematory - Nashville

6962 Charlotte Pike

Nashville, Tennessee

James Smith Obituary

James Walter (Jim) Smith, Jr.

Nashville - Born February 19. 1923, passed away January 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by parents, James Walter Smith and Ruth Greer Smith; brothers, Conrad C. Smith, of Nashville, TN. And William C. Smith, of Memphis, TN.

Survived by sister, Mary Ruth Smith, of Nashville, TN; niece, Vicki McCullough (Jim), of Memphis, TN; nephew, William C. Smith (Molly), of Houston, TN;

Jim graduated from Cohn High School in 1941 and attended North Carolina State College in 1943. He entered the Army Air Corps in December 1942, during World War II and served on active duty until June 1947. He was a fighter pilot.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10AM until the service time at 11AM at

Published by Tennessean on Jan. 15, 2018.
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To The Family of James accept my sincere condolences you are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared.
2 Thessalonians 3:16

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January 16, 2019

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January 11, 2019

My sincere condolences for your loss and hope you find comfort soon

January 10, 2019

Please accept my condolences during your time of great sadness. May you cherish fond memories to cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of the comforting words at 1Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your love one again.

September 14, 2018

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