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Jimmy "Cooky" Smith

1940 - 2014

Jimmy "Cooky" Smith obituary, 1940-2014, Havana, FL

BORN

1940

DIED

2014

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Tallahassee, Florida

Jimmy Smith Obituary

Jimmy "Cooky" Smith

Jimmy "Cooky" Smith, 74, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at his residence in Havana.

Cooky was a native and longtime resident of Tallahassee and had lived in Havana for 25 years. He was a pipe fitter and 50 year member of the 592 Union of Tallahassee. He was United States Army veteran.

Survivors include his mother, Thelma Smith Scott of Tallahassee; friend and caregiver, Jane Bell of Havana; two sons, Timmy Smith (Starlit Wilkinson) of Tallahassee and Kenny Smith (Stacie) of Havana; two daughters, Angie Tilley of Longmont, CO and Kristy Smith of Tallahassee; brother, Jack Smith of Atlanta; sister, Betty Jo Cutchen of Tallahassee; six grandchildren, Ashley Smith, Logan Smith, Heather Smith, Cade Smith, Cole Smith and Madison Tilley and great-grandson, Grayson Berry.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Bevis Funeral Home. Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (www.bevisfh.com, 850.385.2193) is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jul. 6, 2014.
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To the Smith family and Jane. Cooky had a humble and giving spirit. I am thankful for opportunity to know and speak with him. We had some profound conversations. I pray God grant you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Davena Bruce

July 10, 2014

Kenny and Timmy,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. God bless you and your family.

Tammie Vines

Tammie Vines Mercier

July 8, 2014

Sorry to hear about the death of Cooky. I am a friend of his sister BJ Cutchens.
June Raganswood

June Raganswood

July 7, 2014

Sorry for the passing of Cooky; he was a dear friend and will be missed.Will keep you n our prayers and God Bless.

Donna Kaye Brock

July 7, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always Cooky.

Becky (Moore) Wallace

July 7, 2014

My condolences to the Smith family. I was very saddened to hear of his passing. Cooky was loved by everyone who knew him and he will be deeply missed. May God bring you peace and comfort at this time and always.

Margaret Williams & family

July 7, 2014

Our memories of Cooky go back many years. He was a friend that we held dear if our hearts. May the Lord our God be comforting to his family now and always.

Ken & Nelma Murphy

July 7, 2014

Uncle Cooky, God Bless you. I have many memories of you as a child and you were always an uncle that I looked up too. You were so smart and could do almost anything that you put your mind too. I love you and will miss you. I pray for God's love and peace to surround your mother, children and grandchildren during this sad time on having to live without you on this earth. Rest in Peace Uncle Cooky!!

Gina (Bozeman) (Goodwin) Wells

July 7, 2014

Sending our condolences to the Smith family. Cooky was a dear and beloved friend. He will forever be missed. Will be praying for the family and God Blessssed.We are so sorry for youe lost.

Dozier & Betty Brock

July 6, 2014

Cooky Smith, one of a kind. He took my heart with a smile and taught me more about life and people than anyone I have ever met. He knew how to have people want to do the right thing and please him. I will always treasure his presence in my life and would miss him terribly but he added so much to me personally it is like he will always be a part of me.

Gail Peacock

July 6, 2014

*REST IN PEACE*

July 6, 2014

Aunt Thelma, Sending thoughts & prayers for you and the family. Love, Tina Wood-Blair

July 6, 2014

'May the peace and comfort of the Lord be with you in this time of need.
Steve Scott Family

July 6, 2014

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