Birth date: Jun 4, 1939 Death date: May 29, 2018
James R. Smith was born June 4, 1939 in Nevada, Texas to Riley and Dora Smith, and died on May 29, 2018 at his residence at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dianna Smith; Daughter Deborah Bennett and family Read Obituary
Dianna,I’m so sorry we had too see each other again under these circumstances, you and your family are in my prayers. Love Patsy and Bill Strawther
Mr. James you will forever be in my heart , you were not only my neighbor all my life but my family. love to be able to say you have a piece of my heart you had the biggest heart ever and always looked out for us. I will miss you forever and always will live in my heart rest in peace great man !
My condolence to the family of James Smith. We grew up together and went to the same school in Nevada,Tex. I graduated with Anna his sister and my bro Leroy was in James class. Our dads worked for the Cotton Belt Railroad. May James R.I..P
It’s impossible to forget someone who gave you so much to remember. I love you always.
I will miss you Uncle James. You greatly impacted my life in such a positive manner at such critical times. You always commanded my respect and were the most important male figure in my life. You led by example for me during my crazy younger years and as an adult you were my friend. Thanks for all the advice (usually didn’t need to ask), for not giving up on me and most of all for not judging. I will miss talking with you about cars, hunting, fishing and Jeeps… Most of all I will miss sneaking out of the house, during the holidays, to tell jokes. We told each other some good ones! I will really miss that laugh of yours. I love you Aunt Diane, Robert, Deborah and family. My family is praying for you and we are grieving with you.
I will miss you Uncle James. You greatly impacted my life in such a positive manner at such critical times. You always commanded my respect and were the most positive male figure in my life. You led by example for me during my crazy younger years and as an adult you were my friend. Thanks for all the advice (usually didn’t need to ask), for not giving up on me and most of all for not judging. I will miss talking with you about cars, hunting, fishing and Jeeps… Most of all I will miss sneaking out of the house, during the holidays, to tell jokes. We told each other some good ones! I will really miss that laugh of yours. I love you Aunt Diane, Robert, Deborah and family. My family is praying for you and we are grieving with you.
Uncle James, my memories of you will always be of a funny, loving and supportive man who loved his family. You were not just my favorite uncle you were my second dad. You will be missed by all of us, but trust me you will never be forgotten. Chris and I love you, Aunt Dianne, Deborah and Robert.
Uncle James will be missed so much. I am so luck to have had him as my father figure my entire life. I have not known a greater man. I am praying for comfort, and peace for you all. Love, Kailyn, Mike, PJ and Jessilyn
Hello, Dianna, so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. May you find comfort in the great memories you and your husband made during your years together. Lean on God during this trying period of your life. He will give you the strength you need. God bless you and your family. Ida Keller
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Smith family. James was a great man and a wonderful friend to our whole family, especially to my dad. He will be greatly missed!
