James Wiley Smith

James Wiley Smith, age 86 of Lula, left this earthy life to join his beloved wife Ruby, the afternoon of January 20, 2011 in the Limestone Heritage Oaks. He leaves to cherish his memories, children, Garnett and Linda Smith of Lula, grandchildren, Rodney & Andrea of Gainesville, Rhonda & Eric Hansen of Cataula, Georgia. His precious joys of his life, great-grandchildren, Zachary and Allie Hansen, Cataula, Georgia and Grayson Smith of Gainesville.

Born April 13, 1924 to the late James Thomas Smith and Mae Saxon Smith he was preceded in death by brothers, Grady, Harold, Clyde and his sister, Louella Thomas and sister-in-law, Brenda Smith.

He is survived by his sister, Christine & brother-in-law, Jack Hulsey, Clermont, sisters-in-laws, Raedelle and Lucille Smith.

Wiley worked for Henry Miller Hatchery for many years during the time becoming life long friends with the Miller Family. He was one of the oldest and longest poultry growers in Hall County for 62 years.

A celebration of life service will be held, Sunday, January 23, 2011 at New Haven Congregational Holiness Church at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be Saturday, January 22, 2011, 2