James M. Smith Jr., 81, of Stringer, Mississippi, passed away Sunday September 5, 2021, at his residence in Stringer, Mississippi. He was born Monday, November 6, 1939, in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Bethlehem Community Church in Laurel, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Bethlehem Community Church with burial to follow in Bethlehem Community Church Cemetery.

Bro. Jamie Altman will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Georgia Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Sue Beth Smith; children, Angela Sarris, Paula Smith, and Mike Smith (Beth); grandchildren, Thomas Sarris, Michael Smith, and John Patrick Smith; sisters, Dot Hollis, Frances Marshall, Yvonne Smith, and Donna Thompson; brother, Richard Smith.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Kirby, Lannis Walters, Keith Bryan, Jamie Williamson, Brent "Tank" Gilbert, and Bethlehem Community Church Men's group.

Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Sims, Mutt Lee, Mac McLeod, Ralph Craven, and Nick Bullock.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com