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James Albert Smith, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the age of 77. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. James was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1963 and attended Southern University in Baton Rouge for 2 years. He was a retired offshoreman with Texaco -Chevron. Beloved husband of Lola W. Smith Devoted father of Kevin J.(Connie) Smith and Keith M.(Shanda) Smith. Son of the late James A. Smith, Sr. and Geneva Barnes. Stepson of Maxine Smith and the late Earl Barnes. Brother of Kermit Smith, Langton Smith, Don Smith, Edward Earl Barnes, Cheryl Brown, Carolyn Massey, Corliss Mills, and the late Florine Montgomery, also survived by 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Regular Baptist Church and neighboring churches; member of Westbank Men of Distinction Social Club and MLK Playground are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Regular Baptist Church 901 5th Gretna, LA on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Pastor T. A Hodge officiating. Visitation will be begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery- Slidell, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
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In loving memory of a wonderful Uncle. Your smile and warm embrace will be missed. My prayers to Aunt Lola, Keith and Kevin and their family! With Love!
Kristen
Kristen Massey
Family
July 18, 2019
Deepest sympathy, Lola , to you and your family from Marva Gibson and Family. James was a friend of my late husband, Alford Gibson. They worked for Texaco_Chevron for many years, together. James was a kind person and always had a smile for you when you saw him. I did not know of his passing until, today when I was sending words of comfort to one of my Marrero Guilds member, whose husband passed , earlier this week. So sorry, for your loss, Lola.
Marva Gibson
Friend
July 16, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tim & Sherry Anderson
Family
July 13, 2019
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.God be with you.
Mattie Terrell Parker
Acquaintance
July 12, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tanya Horne
Family
July 12, 2019
Mr. James take your well deserved rest.
You are gone up yonder to a better place but you will never be forgotten. Memories of you will be with us all forever.
Lear & Rickey
July 12, 2019
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with Mr. Smith's wife and family, and his siblings and their families -- two of whom are dear friends, church members and prayer partners. Our church, Holy Temple Baptist of Jackson, MS, delighted to have Brother Smith to visit with us the one of two times that he came as as one of the family guests of his sister -- Deaconess Cheryl Smith Brown. He was a joy to meet. May he rest in paradise. -- Chairman Deacon Edison Brown, Jr., Deaconess Gail M. Brown & Eddie
Gail Brown
Friend
July 11, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Victoria G Francis
July 10, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wayne Gabriel Sr
Friend
July 10, 2019
I will miss you my brother, I know you new the lord, and I know you are safe in his arm.I love you
Carolyn Smith Massey
Sister
July 9, 2019
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