JAMES "MAILMAN TOM" SMITH

James, affectionately known as "Mailman" and "Tom", passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his residence in Donaldsonville, surrounded by his wife and children. He was 80.

Visiting at Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, 623 Railroad Avenue in Donaldsonville, from 4:00 to 6pm on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Visiting on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church, 206 W. 10th Street, Donaldsonville, from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Cornell Joseph. Burial in Church Cemetery.

Survived by his wife, Verna Hawthorn Smith. Daughters, Allyson Smith and Stacy (Ronald) Myles. 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, Sisters-in-law Brenda, Sharon, and Roselene Hathorn, and Linda and Mary Lou Davis. Brothers-in-law, Roy (Catherine) Davis and Edmund (Barbara) Davis, Albert Landry and Stanley Whittington, also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Hiram Lodge #12 Royal Arch, and American Legion #98 members are also invited.

Preceded in death by his parents, Mary Smith Joseph and Clarence Joseph. His first wife, Gladys D. Smith. His son, Aaron Smith, Sr. Brother, Dave (Francis) Steveson. Brothers-in-law, Nathan Hathorn and Isaac Hathorn, Also sisters-in-law, Gracie and Mary Hathorn. His father and mother-in-law, Nathan Hathorn, Sr. and Lillie Rose Hathor.

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