James W. “Jim” Smith

Graveside services for James W. “Jim” Smith, 80, of Rusk, are scheduled for 1 p.m., Thursday in Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Reverend Grady Arnold officiating under the direction of Wallace Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk.

Mr. Smith died Tuesday at his residence. He was born October 30, 1926 in Swan, Texas. He was a Rusk resident most of his life. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Rusk. He was in the restaurant, tire and roofing business. He also worked at Oregon State Hospitals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. and Nina Pearl Webb Smith; step-father, Earl C. Jones and several nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mildred Smith of Rusk and son, Lee Smith of Jacksonville.
 

Information from The Jacksonville Daily Progress