James Edward Smith

November 21, 2019

James Edward Smith, 68, of Porterdale, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He was born in Lithonia, GA to Virgil and Eula Mae Rutledge Smith. James was a loving husband, father, Pop-Pop, brother and friend. He loved to play the guitar and sing, enjoyed playing poker, sitting around the campfire, fishing with his son and grandson. James was a big Jeff Gordon fan. He had a great sense of humor. He loved his grandbabies, they brought him great joy. James will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Peggy Avant; brothers, Troy Smith and Sonny Smith. James is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Sherry Smith, children; Denise (Bobby) Short, Donna (Randall) Edge, Jeanie (Brandon) Fulcher, Mike (Darlene) Smith, Derek (Tonya) Tankersley; grandchildren, Dalton, Hunter, Jacob, Taylor, Logan, Braeden, Haley, Savannah, Billy, Emersyn, Connor, Ethan, Alyssa; great-grandchild, Zane; sister, Carolyn (Terry) Hyatt. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Brian McCollough officiating. Interment will follow at Oxford Historical Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Guests may sign the online register at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com.