James Lawrence Smith

Mr. James L. Smith, 62, of Hickman died Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at his residence. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Lake Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church. He was born in Hickman, Kentucky on October 17, 1953, to the late James and Doris Smith. On Wednesday, October 21, 2015, James served his mission and God called him home. He was a member of Lake Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He was a United States Army and National Guard Veteran. He was employed as a farm worker. He leaves to cherish his memories children, Vanessa (David) Cox, Christopher (Tina) Hardy and Jamie Alexander; siblings, Ocie B (Ella) Smith, Mary Crisp, Dorothy (J. T.) Ceaser, Corey (Felisha) Smith, Bobby Smith, Hattie Smith, Lisa Smith Selmore (Mary) Smith and Richard (Shirley) Smith; seven grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Smith and a brother Jerry Smith. Rawls Funeral Home – Union City 731-885-8110