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James Smith Obituary
January 24, 1946 - January 12, 2026
James Burgess "J.B." Smith, 79, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C., surrounded by family.
J.B. is survived by Becky, his wife of 45 years; his three sons, Jeff (Karrie), Jordan, and Cody (Vanessa); and his grandchildren, Everly and Zachary. J.B. was preceded in death by his parents, James Clay Smith and Hazel Autrey Smith.
He was a generous and loving father, a devoted husband, and he will be dearly missed.
More information at grocefuneralhome.com/obits.
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1401 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28806
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Carlile Robertson
January 16, 2026
JB was a great man. I enjoyed my time around him in the RRHBA and in the home building industry. He will be missed by many. My sincerest condolences to his family.
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Aimee Poff'
January 15, 2026
Sympathy to his family. I always enjoyed working with J B in the Home Builders , and when he was building houses in the Roanoke, VA area. He will be missed.
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