James Steven Smith
June 2, 1960 ~ May 23, 2018
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
James Steven "Steve" Smith, 57, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
Born in Oakland County, MI, he was a son of the late James Arthur and Martha Edna Coward Smith. Mr. Smith had worked as a machinist.
He is survived by sons, Stephen Douglas Smith (Samantha), James Matthew Smith (Kara), Kyle Denny and Jesse Denny; a daughter, Carrie Denny; granddaughter, Jaelyn Mae Smith; and sister, Brenda Alene Kimbrough (Charles James).
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Brandon Lee Turner officiating. Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Highland Cemetery, Rogersville, TN.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service on Monday.
I am so incredibly shocked and saddened by your loss. His memory will live in the countless lives I’m sure he touched, including mine. He was one hell of a good man.
Life like a mist appears for just a day, then disappears tomorrow.
All that we are can quickly fade away, replaced with tears and sorrow.
If a man should die, can he live again? Hear the Promise God has made:
He will call; The dead will answer. They shall live at His Command.
For He will have a longing for the work of His Own Hand.
So have faith and do not wonder, for our God can make us stand.
And we shall live forever as the Work of His Own Hand.’
Job 14:13-15; John 6:40; John 11:25
Dear Steven & Matthew;
Im so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was such a great guy. May God bless you and keep you in the hard days ahead. Please let me know if I can help in any way..
With Sympathý , Suzanne Ingle
Allstate Ins
So sorry for your lose steave was a good guy we went to school together we would get off the bus at Leicester general and, walk home together we didn’t live far from eachother he was always a nice sweet friend. His mother was a good women also. I know he was lost without her. Thay are together again flying high in the heavens. Thanks for being my friend. Will see you again later. Rest In Peace. Love Gwen Fowler. Your neighbor and, friend.
I was deeply saddened to learn that Steve had passed away. I used to work with him many years ago at Dr.T.C.Smith company. He was an awesome guy and he kept me laughing all day long on the job. My prayers for the family of Steve will be that the Lord will give you all peace and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you all. Sincerely, Bruce Robinson
I’m so sad to learn of Steves passing. Such a good, kind and generous soul. I worked with him in the past, and also with his mother Martha whom I think the world of. She loved Steve unconditionally and was so proud of him and his beautiful children. She told us often of stories from Detroit with Steve and Brenda in their growing up years. Steve, you and Martha are both remembered with the greatest of love. God bless the family.