James Henry Smith
- This eternal flame burns forever -
- in remembrance of James Henry Smith -
James Henry Smith
Born: December 03, 1923
Died: October 22, 2013
Location: Longmeadow Nursing Home
James Henry Smith, 89 of Camden, AR passed away, Tuesday, October 22, 2013
at Longmeadow Nursing Home. He was born December 03, 1923 in Princeton,
AR to Lonnie C. and Ider Belt Smith. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
Mr. Smith was a World War II veteran and was awarded five Bronze Stars, a Good
Conduct Medal and a Meritorious Service Unit Plaque. He was a partner in Dixon
Furniture Company until his retirement in 1993.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Lonnie C. and Ider Belt Smith; and
his wife, Cuma Lea Gulley Smith; and brothers, Jack Smith and Edmond Smith.
He is survived by his daughters, Linda Wagnon and husband, Nick of Hot Springs
Village, AR, Connie Dedman of Camden, AR; son, Garth Smith and wife, Vickie
of Hurst, TX; two sisters, Clarice Hunter and Mary Boswell both of Houston, TX;
and six grandchildren, Stoney Wagnon and wife, Gray of Conway, AR, Kari Beaver and
husband, Greg of Camden, AR, Jami Ellis and husband, Scott of Scott, AR, Garin Smith
of Orlando, FL, Ben Smith of New York, NY and Alec Smith of Hurst, TX; and
seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, October 25, 2013
at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Friday before the service.
Memorial may be made to First Baptist Church or charity of your choice.
James was a Charter member of our Ouachita Ramblin Sam's Chapter
and faithfully travelled with them as long as his health alowed.
James Loved Traveling & Fishing!
Though He's gone, He is not forgotten.
Though absent, He remains in spirit.
Though once a worker, He now rest.
by The Arkansas Goodsams
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