James Smith

James Franklin Smith Jr. ("J"), 61, of Macon, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in the Liberty United Methodist Church. Reverend Wayne Anthony will officiate. The family will have a time of visitation on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 10:30a.m. till service time in the church.
Born in Macon, he was the son of the late James Franklin Smith Sr. He retired from Robins Air Force Base as an equipment specialist after 34 years of service, and returned to work there with Colsa Corporation.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Liberty United Methodist Church and was a mason. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force.
J was loved by so many, but none more than his family. He loved and cared for them every day. He celebrated 40 years of marriage as a best friend and soulmate to his wife. He saw the marriage of his daughter, the birth of his granddaughter, and was filled with joy. He lived every day sharing joy with everyone he came in contact with. He was full of life and adventure. He loved to travel and experience life on the back roads – always taking the scenic route.
He is survived by his wife, Kim Smith, Daughter, Erica Smith White (Randall) Mother, Sue Griggs Tharpe, Step-mother, Joy Smith. Brother, Keith Horne (Carrie), Sisters, Julie Dunbar (Gary) and JoyLynn Stanley(Terrell) Grandchildren, Lillyana and Ranleigh White.
Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.