James Smith

James Doyle Smith, 75 years old of Pasadena, Texas went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2017 in Missouri City, TX. James was born in Sheridan, Arkansas on January 27,1942 to the late Theodore and Ruby Smith. He was a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Prattsville High School in 1960.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Ruby (Kelley) Smith and infant son, Darrell Smith. He is survived by his siblings, Billy and Peggy Smith of Sheridan, Jimmy (Ruby) Smith of Little Rock. He leaves behind 3 children: Michael (Tina) Smith of Stafford, TX; Dana (Neil) Smith of Watertown, South Dakota; and Kelley (Kathrine) Smith of Bauxite, AR. He was blessed with 5 grandchildren: Priscilla Cole (Doug) of Stafford, TX; Ethan Smith of Tualatin, Oregon; Michaela Smith of Aberdeen, South Dakota; Daniel Smith (Lilly) of Pasadena, TX; Ashley Young (Jeff) of Benton, Arkansas. Great grandchildren include: Austin and Olivia Cole, Theodore and Oliver Smith, Hunter and Wyatt Young. Daddy had a huge family but his love didn't stop there. He loved his friends and extended family very much.

Funeral Services were Thursday, October 12th at Clayton Funeral Home in Pearland, TX. Viewing was at 5pm and funeral services at 6pm. Graveside services were at 11am on Saturday, October 14th at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville, Arkansas, officiated by Robert Ewing. Flowers may be sent to Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, TX, 77581. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.claytonfuneralhomes.com.

Friends and family are invited and will be received at 466 Wisteria Dr., Bauxite, AR before and after graveside services.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Amed Hospice Care and Park Manor of Quail Valley nursing home, Missouri City, TX for their support in his final days.