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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - LynchburgJames Smith III Obituary
James Andrew Smith III, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Lynchburg Chapel at 2:00P.M. Interment will follow at the Baptist Cemetery.
The family will be receiving family and friends at 1408 9th Street daily before 9:00 p.m.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Lynchburg Chapel
220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502
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