James Ray Smith

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Walker Funeral Home, LLC - Hyden (AKA Dwayne Walker)

Posted events

April 1, 2024

Apr

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Stinnett Gap Church of God

16031 US-421, Stinnett, KY 40868

Apr

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Stinnett Gap Church of God

16031 US-421, Stinnett, KY 40868

Apr

Burial

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Smith Family Cemetery

Grassy Branch Rd., Essie, KY 40827

Walker Funeral Home, LLC - Hyden (AKA Dwayne Walker)

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April 1, 2024

Walker Funeral Home, LLC - Hyden (AKA Dwayne Walker)

Posted an obituary

April 1, 2024

James Smith Obituary

James Ray Smith, a life-long resident of Leslie County and beloved member of the Essie community, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital at the age of 71. James was born in Essie on December 5, 1952... Read James Smith's Obituary