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James Smith Obituary

James Allen Smith SUMMERVILLE - James Allen Smith, 63, of Summerville, husband of Rita "Marlene" Smith, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Trident Medical Center. James was born on June 17, 1951 in Miller City, IL, son of the late James Elvin Smith and Helen Louise (Tucker) Smith. He was a talented musician - he was a singer and played the guitar. He enjoyed playing for family and friends. He was a Mason and a member of Masonic Lodge #234 in Summerville. Surviving in addition to his wife Marlene are: two sons: James Orvin Smith and Gerald Smith, both of Summerville; five grandchildren: Abigail Smith, Chainey Smith, Tabb Robinson, Tessa Floyd and Susan Floyd; one great-granddaughter: Summer Robinson; one sister: Maria DuBois (Olan) of Summerville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville FL, 32256. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2014.

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Connie Coffield

December 21, 2014

Jim an i were married ,for some years. He loved his music. I first heard Jim sing .I was 16.We had 3 boys . James Orren Smith Gearld Allen Smith Shaun William Smith past away 1998.we were Divorce 2000 But remain close friends. I will always, have a very place in my heart you will be well miss.you are now ,with your son once again.

Roy and Ginger Beaty

December 13, 2014

We will truest miss Jim and know his family will miss him even more. He was a good friend and so very talented with his music. We will keep you and all his family in our thoughts and prayers.

Terry and Paula Tucker

December 13, 2014

You will be missed, Jimmy. Your Uncle Terry has so many memories of times spent together with Gary and you as children. We have many great memories of our time spent together with everyone when we lived there. RIH, Nephew.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family left behind - Maria, Marlene, Jimmy, Jerry, and their families. We love you.

Bill Hernon

December 12, 2014

Yall know him as Jim but it has always been Jimmy to me. I have known Jimmy all my life and he will remain in my heart for the rest of my life. It is because of Jimmy that I play the guitar. From the age of 8 when he showed me my first song until we jamed just two and a half weeks ago, I will always have that bond with both Jimmy and Maria for they are not olny friends but family, that started by their Dad and My Dad many years ago in the Navy in KeyWest all the way to Charleston. Maria and Marlene my prayer for you is to not cry for the loss, but to rejoice for the love that is in your heart for my friend.

Maria DuBois

December 12, 2014

Jim you are safe and home with God and all our family residing in his house.You were my brother, my childhood bodyguard and my friend. I will miss you. So many memories of my childhood are wrapped around us together enjoying life good times and bad. Rest in peace my brother you are loved and missed by many. Love forever and always.

Tracy Dantzler-Black

December 11, 2014

Most know you as Jim; I know you as Dad. I as well my children have so many fond memories of you. A few stick out in my mind, that I will hold close to my heart. You will be missed!

Charles & Sondra Rawlins

December 11, 2014

Marlene, we will miss all the good times we have shared with you and Jim. We are sorry for your loss and may our Lord Jesus Christ be with you and family at this time. Love, Charles and Sondra Rawlins.

December 10, 2014

Marlene,we are so sorry for your loss and prayers to all the family,Love Connie & Barry and Ricky.

David and Diane hill

December 9, 2014

Diane and I will miss Jim. Diane has known Jim a lot longer than I have and she often talks about the days of the great band and the wild stories that were lived by Jim and the band. Jim helped me to overcome my stage fright and play my music in front of an audience. I thank you for that Smitty and I am honored to have played some music with you. We will miss you

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