James Russell Smith

James Russell Smith obituary, West Odessa, TX

James Russell Smith

James Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory - West Odessa on May 30, 2025.
Born October 04, 1934, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home in West Odessa just 5 months short of his 91st birthday. He was a man which truly loved life and lived it his way. He always had an open heart and a willingness to help anyone who was in need. He loved fishing, traveling to visit family and friends, and tinkering with many projects around the homestead.
James leaves behind 1 sister: Emma Stone of Denison, TX; 4 children: LaJuana Sue Poole of Odessa, TX, James Clay Smith of Corpus Christi, TX, Roger Leon Smith of Deer Park, TX, and Bonnie Sue Del Campo of League City, TX; 10 Grandchildren: Susan Lewis of Odessa, TX, Michael Poole of Marion, TX, Jess Poole of Odessa, TX, Dominick of Odessa, TX, Prince Trujillo of League City, TX, Jayvis Del Campo of League City, Jamie Adams, of Canyon, TX, Christoher "Bubba" Smith of Alvarado, TX, Megan Smith of Amarillo, TX, Leslie Berry of Corpus Christi; 10 Great Grandchildren: Courtney Graham of Odessa, TX, Bella Poole of Marion, TX, Jonathan Poole of Marion, TX, Jess Clay Poole Jr of Odessa, TX, Hayden Handley of Norman, OK, Hutson Handley of Amarillo, TX, Ryder Layton of Corpus Christi, TX, Reese Layton of Corpus Christi, TX, Kyndra Smith of Alliance, NE; Keira Smith of Alliance, NE; 3 Great-great Grandchildren: Brandon Graham of Odessa, TX, Aubrey Graves of Odessa, TX, Thomas Graves of Odessa, TX.
He was preceded in death by his wife Glenda Lou Smith, parents Jesse Clay Smith and Beulah Ann Smith, brothers Carl Smith, Wayne Smith; sisters Mary Nottingham, Marie Willhoite; great grandson Hunter Handley.
Visitation will begin at 12 pm-7 pm, Saturday, May 31, 2025 and continue at 1 pm-7 on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Acres West Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 am, Monday, June 2, 2025 at Acres West Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow at American Heritage Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and condolences may be sent online to the family at acreswestfuneral.com.
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Tammy Eaton

June 3, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with you Bonnie, Dominick and Roger and the entire family.

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June 2, 2025

It is a privilege to share this time as we remember and celebrate the life of your loved one. During this time of grief, we wish you comfort and peace.

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