James H. Smith (Jimmy), of Florence, AL, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with William Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Jimmy was retired from Tennessee Valley Authority and was also a Vietnam Veteran who served his country proudly. His proudest accomplishment was his purple heart. Jimmy enjoyed restoring his ’67 Chevelle. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 43 years Patsy Smith of Florence, AL; one sister Betty Sharp of Florence, AL; and two brothers R.C. Smith of Florence, AL and Tommy Smith of Decatur, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Inez Smith. He was also survived by his extended family whom he loved dearly and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will include Wilburn Wallace, James Atkinson, Lynn Crosslin, Wendall Hutchenson, Marty Smith, and Danny Murphy.
