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SMITH, James Lester James Lester Smith, of Dunwoody, Ga., went to be with the LORD on Friday, March 15, 2013 at the age of 92. Jim was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 19, 1920. He was the youngest son of Georgia and Charles Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Montrose Bagley Smith. His sisters, Mary Smith and Ruby Varnedoe and his brothers Paul, Charles, and Brantley also preceded him in death. Jim is survived by daughter Sandra Render of Atlanta and son Greg Smith of Arlington, Texas. He has two granddaughters, Amy Sexton of Burleson, Texas and Megan Drylie of Duncan, Oklahoma, two great grandsons, Edward Drylie and James Drylie of Duncan and granddaughter Hayley Sexton of Burleson. Jim has a daughter-in-law, Sheryl Smith and many nieces, nephews and extended family. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Sandy Springs Chapel, 136 Mt Vernon Hwy Sandy Springs, GA 30328. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Sandy Springs Chapel followed by internment at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church Sandy Springs to honor his memory.
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Rob Matia
May 19, 2013
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Smith's death. I grew up on the lake and as a little boy fished in Mr. Smith's backyard and got to know him and his dog's...Eb (I think) and of course my favorite dog of all time...Pepe (the little Chihuahua that could!). He was one of the nicest men I have ever met. Also, getting to listen to the Braves games on his radio while I fished was a bonus.
"Jumpy" Jones
March 26, 2013
"Thanks for the memories at Fire Station 19 and our friendship my Captain, rest well for you were truly a man and brother amoung all men."
March 19, 2013
May you continue to feel the love and support of family and friends as you celebrate a life that was well lived.
C Johnson
Mark James Beers
March 17, 2013
"As a young boy growing up in Atlanta, Jim Smith was one of the most influential men in my life. His kindness and, compassion and service to our country were unsurpassed. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to his family, relatives,and friends. Rest in peace my friend..."
Sam and Ellen Banov
March 17, 2013
We are sorry to learn of Jim's death.
We had the pleasure of having him as our neighbor for more than ten years and of enjoying his friendship Our son was five when we moved in and always enjoyed talking with Jim.
Russ and Christy Blum
March 16, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathy to Greg Smith and family. What a wonderful long life your Dad had and may you be comforted by his legacy of love and faith.
Dani Lane-Fade
March 16, 2013
Goodbye Mr. Smith. You will be missed, you were such a great neighbor and friend to my family for over 40 years. I feel we were all blessed to have known you.
My heartfelt sympathies to The Smith family.
March 16, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of my very, special friend. I had the honor of getting to know him while working as a Nurse at Huntcliff. He was a very special person to me and will always be remembered. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Patty Zimmerman and Family
March 16, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Smith family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Lydia Patrick
March 16, 2013
Our Uncle Jim had a long, full life. We are blessed to have been a part of it. Much love to Greg, Sandra, Sheryl and all.
Lydia, Don, Nathan, Trevor and Spencer
Lydia Patrick
March 16, 2013
Many thanks to God for the blessing of having Uncle Jim in our lives. He truly never met anyone he couldn't talk to and his ramblings "over yonder" were legendary.
Love to Greg, Sandra, Sheryl and all.
Lydia, Don, Nathan, Trevor and Spencer
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