Birth date: Dec 10, 1954 Death date: Nov 13, 2023
Rev. James Edward 'Smitty' Smith began his life on December 10, 1954 as the fifth of six children born to the parentage of George ‘Boots’ Smith, Jr. and Lillie Mae (Thomas) Smith in Hope, Arkansas. Blessed from birth with a twink Read Obituary
Smitty was a wonderful and beautiful man. He gave my son Camden Fry his 1st hair he is now 35yrs old. He cut the whole family John, Jayvan and many others. My granddaughter Emani couldn't wait to see him on Saturday morning. They were born on the same day she will be 14 teen this year
He always supported everything they where in. We all will really miss him and we missed him when he was sick. You all still have all the Prayers, Love and well wishing. We know God has given him his Golden Crown and Manison in the sky.
Deborah and John Fry
We were sadden to receive the news or our Big brother James Smitty Smith transition he's heaven bound to be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. Big Brother Smitty loved the LORD, and his Beautiful beloved wife Sis. Tyrus his loving daughter Kendra his
Family & Friends. Bro Smitty he had such a encouraging, loving, and comforting spirit. He attended our Father Bro.Deacon John E. Fields and our son Narlin J. Montgomery Home going Celebration Services and we are eternally grateful. Sis.Clara Fields,Narlin parents Bro.Roddie & Sis. Patrice Thomas our daughter Latrice known as Tece sends our
Sincere love and prayers.
My deepest sympathies,to my high school classmate of 72' and childhood neighbors, on N. Berry & Graham Sts, in Hope AR. James, his cousin, Beverly Ann and I , shared birthdays back to back, his being on the 10th and Bev & I , on the 9th of Dec!!! He will always be remembered, on our special days!!!
I wake up daily, with my Brother James Smith on my mind—so many days. when I could speak with him. I would call him just for a few words of wisdom. he was always there for me. if he didn't know the answer, he would seek it out for me. I was always better off once he was finished with me. thank God for putting such a person as Brother James Smith in my Life. I miss him so much.
Louis Butler
brother in Love
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏾 I met Rev. James in 2014 when I joined the OCBF Prayer Ministry. We later became classmates in OCBF Leadership. He always had a smile on his face, and always had a word of encouragement. He will truly be missed.
See you later Rev. James "Smitty" Smith! 🤗🩷🙏🏾😇
My heartfelt condolences to the Smith family. James was a good man and was always there to support others when they experienced hardships. James supported me when I lost my mother and while the grief was overwhelming, his kindness was a balm to my soul. May you find some solace in knowing James was a man of God and will certainly be with our Lord in Heaven. Rest well Smitty. You deserve it.
