James "Jimmy" Smith

James "Jimmy" Smith obituary, Spartanburg, SC

James "Jimmy" Smith

James Smith Obituary

Visit the Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel - Spartanburg website to view the full obituary.

James Phillip Smith, “Jimmy”, 60, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Born in Cowpens, South Carolina on July 30, 1963, he was the son of the late Patricia Ann Williams. He was a loving and caring father, son, and friend. He had many talents as well as hobbies, such as fishing, bowling, skiing, and roller skating. He had worked as a truck driver at First Tee Transport. He will be greatly missed.

 He is survived by one daughter, Summer Plumley, and two sons, Justin Smith and Hunter Smith; two grandchildren, Karma “Shiann” Marshall and Cain Smith; a sister Cynthia Hyatt, and a brother Billy Hyatt. 

Visitation will be held at 1:00 on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After the service, burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will be at their respective homes.

JF Floyd Greenlawn Chapel
Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel - Spartanburg

2075 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307

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