In Memory Of

James Calvin SmithMay 17, 1936

September 12, 2019

Peebles Fayette CountyFuneral Homes & Cremation Center

Somerville and Oakland, Tennessee(901) 465-3535 www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com

In Memory Of

James Calvin SmithEntered is Life

May 17, 1936

Departed is LifeSeptember 12, 2019

Funeral Service2 P.M. Monday ~ September 16, 2019

Peebles West Funeral ChapelOakland, Tennessee

Officiating MinisterBro. Eddie Little

Hickory Withe First Baptist ChurchEads, Tennessee

Interment with Military HonorsFayette County Memorial Park

Oakland, Tennessee

PallbearersJoe Galloway, Johnny Sanders, Bryce Sanders,Brandon Smith, Chris Smith and Gene Smith

Honorary PallbearerErnest Galloway

James Calvin Smith, age 83, resident of Eads, Tennessee and husband of Patsy A. Smith, departed this life Thursday morning, September 12, 2019 at his residence.

Calvin was born May 17, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late James Elmo Smith and Evelyn Wyatt Smith. He was a graduate of Humes High School in Memphis and served his country in the United States Army. He was employed as a chemical company purchasing agent for many years before his retirement. Following his retirement, he was employed with Memphis National Golf Course, fixing golf carts.

Calvin was a member of Hickory Withe First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. In earlier years, he was a member of Hartland Baptist Church and was the choir director. He was well loved and a very knowledgeable person who enjoyed antique cars, golfing, whistling and special times with his family.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife who he married October 22, 1955, Patsy Galloway Smith; his daughter, Michelle Sanders and son-in-law, Johnny of Eads, TN; his daughter-in-law, Tosha Smith of Southaven, MS; his sister, Beverly Hill of Millington, TN; his brother, Eugene Smith of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren, Holly Smith, Chris Smith (Rachel), Amber Brown, Brandon Smith, Shelbie Smith, Bryce Sanders; and four great-grandchildren, Kyler Brown, Dalton Brown, Blair Brown and Ava Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael D. Smith.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Hickory Withe First Baptist Church, 17675 Highway 196, Eads, TN 38028.

Condolences may be left on our online guestbook at www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com.