James Arties Smith, age 89, passed away December 12, 2024.             

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann M. Smith; grandson, Christopher “Robbie” Nicholson; parents, Ernest Woodrow and Berti Lee Arnold Smith; son-in-law, George Boyle, Jr.      

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Jeffery Smith, and Janice Smith Boyle; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.   

The Visitation will be Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM at Moments Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will begin at 12:30 PM in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Mike Sawyer officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Family Cemetery.    

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements.