James Edward Smith

Mr. James Edward Smith, 79, of Gainesville passed away January 21, 2018 at his residence following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Reverend Wesley Purcell will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 22, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Born on April 17, 1938 in Hall County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Pearl Evelyn Brookshire Smith. Mr. Smith was owner and operator of Smith Glass. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith is preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Betty Smith of Gainesville; daughter and son in law, Sue and Chris Wingo of Gainesville; grandson and wife, Greg and DeeAnne Wingo of Gainesville; great granddaughters, Alyssa Wingo, Lidia Wingo; 2 brothers, 4 sisters and a number of other relatives.

Flowers will be accepted but those who wish may make contributions to Glory Hope and Life @ Longstreet Clinic or Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com. 

Memorial Park Funeral Home

2030 Memorial Park Road

Gainesville, Georgia  30504

Phone #770-287-8227

Fax #770-287-9877