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James Smith Obituary

James T. (Smitty) Smith, Sr., 75, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 28, 2006, at Miss. Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Funeral services are 3 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home chapel with burial in the Rosemont Cemetery in Jackson.

Mr. Smith was from the Jackson area but had lived in Byram for the last 12 years. He had worked for the Yellow Cab Co. for 35 years. Mr. Smith was an avid sports fan and was always helping friends and family. He was a member of Country Woods Baptist Church

Survivors include: his wife of 56 years Chris Smith of Byram; sons, Jimmy Smith of Arkansas, Doug Smith of Raymond, Dennis Smith and Mike Smith of Byram; daughter, Cindy Smith of Byram; brother, Seth (Bobo) Smith of Jackson; sisters, Jewel Shaw of Clinton, Ruth Stigall of Raymond, Doris Jones of Madison; 11 grandchildren including Hunter James Smith that he raised and 10 great-grandchildren.

Online guestbook available at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Sep. 30, 2006.

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Lisa Tyson

September 30, 2006

James was my favorite Uncle. I love him and his entire family very much. James had a very welcoming spirit. All that came to visit were welcome; always greeted with a big smile and left with a long arm extended wave. He loved people and never met a stranger. I have fond memories of James and he will always remain dear to my heart and I hold my memories close to my heart. Our Lord and Savior has a greeter standing at the gates and his name is James. I can just see him waving people in. I will be glad to see him when I enter those gates and I am quiet sure he will lead us around and show us the place to make us all feel very comfortable. If there are cokes in heaven, he will surely offer us one.
Love to all of my family, He would not have you suffer his loss long. He loved all of you dearly!
Lisa

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