Blessed to be raised in Monticello, he graduated from Monticello High School in 1948. Countless fun family hours were spent hearing stories of growing up in Monticello and the many friends and happy memories made there. He retired from LTV and proudly served in the United State Navy for 4 years. He returned to his beloved hometown in 1989, living there since until his health took him to Texas to be near his children. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Smith.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Smith and wife Kathie of Cedar Hill, TX and Kyle Smith and wife Alexa of Red Oak, TX; two daughters, Teri Lauderdale and husband Jim of DeSoto, TX and Beth Price of Burleson, Texas; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Condolences(8)
Freddy "Jack" Smith
Phoenix, AR Saturday, August 2, 2014 It was with great sorrow that we heard of Uncle Fly's passing. He was a kind and gentle person who always had time fore someone else.Harold Rice
North Little Rock, AR Friday, August 1, 2014 Dear Teri, Larry, Beth and Kyle:I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I was proud that I was able to say my "Goodbye" to him in person just before the move to Cedar Hill. To Juanita and Delma I mourn for you; you lost a great Brother and I lost a Lifetime Friend. God Bless and Keep all of you; and as always you have my love and God's love. Harold Rice and Family
Louanne Steele
Venice, FL Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Uncle Fly's stories and his sense of humor always made me laugh. He was a special family man, and I will miss him greatly. My prayers are with my cousins and his sisters.Chuck, Tammy, & Trey Busch
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 23, 2014 We are saddened by this news. J.R. was our neighbor for years until he recently moved because of his health. We have so many memories of this sweet man! Keeping all of his family in our prayers!Willard D. Jenkins
North Little Rock, AR Monday, July 14, 2014 The Smith Family were my favorite neighbors while we were all growing up in Monticello and James (more known as "Fly") was youthfully active in our neighborhood! My feelings go out to all the Smith Family as we all mourn his passing. Lt.Col. Willard D. Jenkins, USAF Ret.BOB&FAYE BOYD
AVONDALE ESTATES, GA Saturday, July 12, 2014 SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS. JAMES WAS A MIGHTY FINE PERSON AND LIKED BY ALL. HE WASA MEMBER OF MY 1948 MONTICELLO, ARK. HIGH SCHOOL CLASS.
BOB BOYD
BobbyGilliam&Margaret
Shreveport, 71105, LA Thursday, July 3, 2014 Our prayers are for all the family.We grew up knowing him and his Sister in Monticello.
Bob & Carolyn Barnes
Van Buren, AR, AR Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Mr. Jim was a truly a true friend and one of the best neighbors a person could ever have, we had to move to Van Buren, Fort Smith area because my wife Carolyn had a stroke. but we will sure miss Mr. Jim