James C. Smith
May 13, 1944 — August 31, 2018
James C. Smith, age 74, of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1944 to Tucker and Vora Lee (Warren) Smith. James spent his childhood in Bessemer and settled in Pleasant Grove as an adult. He was a military veteran who served his country in the Navy, and a US Steel retiree.
James is survived by his children: Karen Smith, Jamie (Ray) Osborn, Melanie (Danny) Smith-Morris, James Smith, Jr. “Buddy”; Grandchildren: Madison Smith, Ashley Hinesley, Taylor Currin, Shae McDonald, Kennedy Massey, Austin Osborn, Chase Smith, and Mason Smith; Great Grandchildren: Robert Currin, Zoey Leath, Jason Stout, Tucker Stout, Karsen Hinesley, and Olivia McDonald; Brothers: Edward (Sandy) McAfee, and Buford (Lynn) Smith. James will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
James was preceded in death by his father, Tucker Smith (August 1993), and his mother, Vora Lee Smith (June 2008).
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 5, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at PATTERSON-FOREST GROVE FUNERAL HOME, 1498 5TH Avenue, Pleasant Grove, with funeral services being held Thursday, September 6, at 11:00 a.m. Burial immediately following at FOREST GROVE MEMORIAL GARDENS.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to:
Birmingham VA Medical Center
700 South 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233
ATTN: Voluntary Service (135)
Please include a note stating: Donation made in memory of James Smith.
The family would like to extend very special gratitude to the doctors, nurses, staff, and chaplain at the Birmingham VA Hospital, for the extraordinary care and love they showed James and our family.
James is survived by his children: Karen Smith, Jamie (Ray) Osborn, Melanie (Danny) Smith-Morris, James Smith, Jr. “Buddy”; Grandchildren: Madison Smith, Ashley Hinesley, Taylor Currin, Shae McDonald, Kennedy Massey, Austin Osborn, Chase Smith, and Mason Smith; Great Grandchildren: Robert Currin, Zoey Leath, Jason Stout, Tucker Stout, Karsen Hinesley, and Olivia McDonald; Brothers: Edward (Sandy) McAfee, and Buford (Lynn) Smith. James will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
James was preceded in death by his father, Tucker Smith (August 1993), and his mother, Vora Lee Smith (June 2008).
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 5, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at PATTERSON-FOREST GROVE FUNERAL HOME, 1498 5TH Avenue, Pleasant Grove, with funeral services being held Thursday, September 6, at 11:00 a.m. Burial immediately following at FOREST GROVE MEMORIAL GARDENS.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to:
Birmingham VA Medical Center
700 South 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233
ATTN: Voluntary Service (135)
Please include a note stating: Donation made in memory of James Smith.
The family would like to extend very special gratitude to the doctors, nurses, staff, and chaplain at the Birmingham VA Hospital, for the extraordinary care and love they showed James and our family.
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