James Ira Walls Smith

James Ira Walls Smith obituary, Pontotoc, MS

James Ira Walls Smith

James Walls Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tutor Memorial Funeral Home - Pontotoc on Nov. 5, 2024.

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TROY - James Ira Walls Smith, 63, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Born on January 26, 1961, to James Milton and Wanda Fay Austin Smith, he was a man who cherished hunting, fishing, quality time with his grandchildren, and playing games. His passion for all genres of music was well-known.
He leaves behind his daughter, Alicia Danielle Strawbridge, and her husband, Edward Lee Strawbridge III; his daughter, Samantha Ann Allen; his sons, Korey James Smith and Joshua Kane Smith; his grandchildren, James-Michael Smith, Jupiter Smith, and Lucy Smith; his brother, John Austin Taylor Smith with his wife, Deborah Childers; and his brother, Paul Smith.
Predeceased by his parents, James Milton and Wanda Fay Austin Smith.
His life will be celebrated at a Memorial Service on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 12 PM, at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc preceded by a visitation at 11 AM.
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