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1940
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2020
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James Smith Obituary
Service: No services are planned at this time.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in James' name to a local food bank, or other charity.
James was born June 27, 1940, in Abilene, Texas to Ed and Rencie Freeman Smith. He graduated from Monterrey High School, Lubbock Texas in 1958. James was a Union Sheet Metal Worker, retired and a member of the Sheet Metal Worker's Local Union 68 for over 50 years.
James was preceded in death by wife, Norma Ruth Richardson Smith, son, Daryl Wayne Smith, father, Ed Smith, and mother, Rencie Freeman Smith.
Survivors include his son, Michael L. Smith and wife Elizabeth of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Ethan R. Robertson and wife Rebecca of Jacksonville, Florida, Caitlin M. Smith of Austin, Texas, and Zachary W. Smith of Fort Worth; Nieces, Sherri Smith Jobe of Lubbock, Texas, and Kelly Kimble of Wolfforth, Texas; Nephews, Zane Richardson of Lubbock, Texas, and Cale Richardson of Austin, Texas, and three great-grandchildren.
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Sponsored by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
4 Entries
Jim Miller
May 31, 2020
Dear Friend and Hunting Companion for over 40 years. Union Brother and Craftsman. Many Great Memories.
Knowing Jim was a Special Part of My Life. He is Missed.
Jim & Sandra Patty
May 24, 2020
A GOOD MAN AND A GOOD FRIEND HAPPY TRAILS!
Jim Patty
May 24, 2020
A GOOD FRIEND. A GOOD MAN. HE IS MISSED AND I PRAY THAT HE IS AT PEACE.
John Beaty
May 24, 2020
Rest in peace buddy,here's to clear skies and a winding road to ride.
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