Mr. James Epharam "Jimmy" Smith, age 72, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022,  at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 13, 1949 to the late John Moody Smith, Sr. and the late Ada June Evans Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Lee Smith, and a sister, Patsy Lewis.

He is survived by his longtime friend, Frances Gause of Lumberton, NC, and her children, Lisa Gause of Clayton, NC and Amanda Kaukola (John) of Lumberton, NC; two sisters, Margie Wright of Swansboro, NC and Minnie Ann Beard (Dan) of St. Pauls, NC; a brother, John Moody Smith, Jr. of Lumberton, NC; his grandchildren: Adam Branch, Justin Branch, Trey Kaukola (Jessica), Caleb Kaukola (Megan), and Sarah Kaukola; two great-grandchildren, Sadie and Hudson Kaukola; a special friend, Lewis Prevatte of Lumberton, NC; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members and his fur baby, Mollie.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 1:00PM in the hayfield on Shawn Road.