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James H Smith
James Hubert (Jim) Smith of
Hardy was born on November 29, 1915, the son of George A. and Effie (James)
Smith. On December 26, 2009, at the age of 94, he went to be with his Lord
and join loved ones who had gone on before, including his beloved wife of 70
years, Theresa (Frailey) Smith.
Jim had
a great love for his God, family, and fellow man. Everywhere life took him,
he made friends. A great joy in his life was being a longtime member of New
Hope Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years.
Before
retiring as a real estate broker, he had various jobs including operating a
saw mill, farming, and carpentry. He enjoyed raising and training
registered dogs and had a passion for hunting.
He is
survived by: two sons, Wayne (Norma) Smith, and Hubert (Caroline) Smith,
both of Cedar Hill, TX; three daughters, Nadine (Jon) Bussard of Mountain
Home, Judy (Stan) Whitson of Fairhope, AL, and Jeanie (Billy) Wilson of
Caulfield, MO; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 4
great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geneva Newsom and Laverne (Bill)
Davenport both of Hardy. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Theresa;
his parents, George and Effie Smith; two brothers, Leslie Howard Smith and
George Walter Smith; a sister, Marie Luker; and a son-in-law, Duane Brandon.
Funeral
services will be held at New Hope Baptist Church, Highway 175, on Monday,
December 28 with Bro. Troy Harvey officiating. Music for the service will
be provided by Rita Beeman and Pat Utley. Burial will be in McCollough
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Brandon, Jeremy Wilson, Adam Morgan,
Dale Davenport, Mark Smith, and Russell Bassham.
Memorials may be to New Hope Baptist Church.
111 Firetower
Road, Hardy, AR 72542
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