Alexander James Smith

Alexander James Smith obituary, Villa Rica, GA

Alexander James Smith

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31

Celebration of Life

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Church of Hope

580 NW 105th Rd, Centerview, MO 64019

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Alexander Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home - Warrensburg on Jan. 15, 2026.
Alexander James Smith, age 21, of Centerview, MO (recently of Villa Rica, GA), passed away in a car accident on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

He was born on March 20, 2004, in Blue Springs, MO, the son of James and Melissa (Talley) Smith.

Alex was an employee of the City of Smyrna in the Public Works Department. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, shooting guns and working on cars. Alex was known for his wonderful hugs, that he passed out freely. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Alexander is survived by his parents, James and Melissa Smith of Villa Rica, GA; his brother, Aidan Smith (fiancée Olly Ozias) of Warrensburg, MO; paternal grandparents, James and Carole Smith of Clinton, MO; maternal grandmother, Diane Cone-Zimmerman of Bates City, MO; and lots of extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life will be held at Church of Hope in Centerview, MO on January 31, 2026, at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Alex's name to Church of Hope 580 NW 105th Rd Centerview, MO 64019.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

31

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Church of Hope

580 NW 105th Rd, Centerview, MO 64019

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.