Obituary For James Eugene Smith
September 28, 1954 - April 8, 2014


James Eugene Smith, 59, of 110 N. High Street in Eden, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 8, 2014, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, April 11, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.

Mr. Smith was born September 28, 1954 in Madison, NC. He was a US Army veteran and a former truck driver for Mabe's Trucking Company.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Norma Evans Smith, of the home; son, Chris Paul Smith and wife, Wendy of Stoneville; two grandchildren, Blake Smith and Marissa Danielle Smith; mother, Ollie Mae Fulcher Smith; father, John Smith; two sisters, Perciller Church and husband, George and Elizabeth Massey and late husband, Wayne, both of Eden; two brothers, Maynard Smith and wife, Donna and Johnny Smith and wife, Rlena, both of Eden; and numerous nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, whom he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert Smith.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com