Celebrating the Beautiful Life of Jimmy Lee Smith, Jr. Age 48, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 9, 2025.
Jimmy Jr. was born to Jimmy Lee Smith, Sr., and Carol Cole Smith on August 19, 1976, in Stuttgart, AR. He received his education from El Dorado High School, South Arkansas Community College, and Southern Arkansas University. He enjoyed a fulfilling 18-year career at Aerojet Rocketdyne in Camden, AR, where he was known for his cheerful spirit and dedication to his work.
Jimmy was an avid video gamer, a passion he shared with his baby brother, Grant Smith, whom he thoroughly adored. Some of his favorite pastimes were watching and commenting on sports and playing fantasy football. The Philadelphia Eagles were his favorite NFL team, the San Antonio Spurs were his NBA team, and he loved all things Arkansas Razorbacks. Above all, he was forever dedicated to his El Dorado Wild Cats and attended home games as often as possible.
Jimmy is survived by his loving parents, Jimmy and Carol, his brother, Grant (Chychy), and several uncles, aunties, cousins, adopted family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sterling and Leola Smith, Leonard Cole (Evelyn), Dorothy Williams (Eddie) and his nieces, Ava and Avrie Smith.
Jimmy will fondly be remembered for his big heart, warmth, and kindness, which he shared with everyone he met.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until service time of 11:00 a.m. in Young's Chapel with Pastor Jack Russell and Rev. Charles Cheatham officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Memorial may be made to American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
