James Stewart Smith

James Stewart Smith, age 78, of Rome, passed away on Saturday night, Sept. 22, 2012, at a Rome hospital.

A native of Floyd County, Mr. Smith was born on January 2, 1934, the son of the late Lacy Ford Smith and the late Gaddis Elizabeth Griffin Smith. He was a life long resident of Floyd County and was a graduate of Coosa High School. Mr. Smith was a member of the Shorter Avenue Baptist Church and was a member of the Coosa Masonic Lodge #622 F&AM. Mr. Smith was a retired builder. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Annie Catherine Whatley Smith to whom he was married on December 13th, 1952; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Kelly Alred of Rome; five sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Stanley Smith and his wife Cecelia of Rome, Brennon and Julie Smith of Rocky Face, Ga., Chris and April Smith of Rome, Tim and Lorna Smith of Waldorf, MD. and Paul and Mistee Smith of Rome; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive as do a sister, Jean Harris of Rome and two brothers, Jerry Smith and Billy Smith both of Rome. Nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for James Stewart Smith will be held on Thursday evening, Sept. 27, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parkview Chapel of Fred Talley’s Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Smith and his son, Dr. Stanley Smith officiating. Graveside and interment services for Mr. Smith will follow on Friday morning, Sept. 28, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the family lot of Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. For those attending the graveside and interment services for Mr. Smith please meet at the graveside on Friday morning by 9:45 a.m.

The family will receive friends at Fred Talley’s Parkview Chapel on Thursday evening from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. At other hours they will be at their respective homes.

Mr. Smith’s sons and grandsons will serve as active pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Rome Shrine Club, P.O. Box 1544, Rome, Ga., 30162.

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Fred Talley’s Parkview Chapel Funeral Home is serving the family of James Stewart Smith.