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James A. “Gator” Smith

Birth	:	6 Jun 1920 Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2008 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery, Jonesville, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.8485985, -81.6761017
Description	:	Mr. James A. "Gator" Smith, age 87 of 241 Harris Street, Jonesville, SC, widow of Marie Shehan Smith went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at Spartanburg Restorative Care, Spartanburg, SC. Mr. Smith was born in Old Fort, NC June 6, 1920, a son of the late Roscoe Smith and Martha McFalls Smith. He was a retired construction worker and was a member of Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in World War II serving in thirteen major battles aboard the USS Hancock. Surviving are a daughter, Sara... Read More	Mr. James A. "Gator" Smith, age 87 of 241 Harris Street, Jonesville, SC, widow of Marie Shehan Smith went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at Spartanburg Restorative Care, Spartanburg, SC. Mr. Smith was born in Old Fort, NC June 6, 1920, a son of the late Roscoe Smith and Martha McFalls Smith. He was a retired construction worker and was a member of Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in World War II serving in thirteen major battles aboard the USS Hancock. Surviving are a daughter, Sara Winstead of Pacolet; a son, William R. "Bill" Smith of Pelzer; a sister, Ruth McCutcheon of Kings Mountain, NC; a brother, Issac Smith of Jonesville; seven grandchildren: Angela Ashmore and her grandson Gage Ward of the home, Jimmy Smith and fiancee Cindy Pelham, Kathy Gallman and husband Jimmy Wayne, Denise Hodges and husband Rev. Jonathan Hodges, Todd Winstead and wife Sharon, Jeff Smith and wife Stephanie and Josh Smith and wife Christy; thirteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was predeceased by a son, James Lewis Smith, Sr, a brother, J.D. Smith and a sister, Pauline Lipsey. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Holcombe's Jonesville Chapel conducted by Rev. Randy Smith and Rev. Jonathan Hodges. Burial will be in Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Smith, Lee Smith, Jeff Smith, Josh Smith, Todd Winstead, Jase Hodges, Chrisopher Moore and Bobby Lipsey. Honorary escort will be Cody Smith and Gage Ward. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM Friday evening at the Holcombe's Jonesville Chapel. Memorials may be made to Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, 557 Kelly Road, Union, SC 29379. The family is at the home, 241 Harris Street, Jonesville, SC 29353

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Where is James A. “Gator” Smith's memorial?
James A. “Gator” Smith's memorial is located at: Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery, Jonesville, Union County, USA.
When did James A. “Gator” Smith death?
James A. “Gator” Smith death on 19 Feb 2008 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James A. “Gator” Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 34.8485985
Longitude: -81.6761017

Family Members:

Parent

Rosco Smith

(1895 - 1974)

Martha McFalls Smith

(1896 - 1980)

Spouse

Marie L Shehan Smith

(1923 - 2004)

Siblings

Pauline Victoria Smith Lipsey

(1916 - 1994)

John Dean “JD” Smith

(1918 - 1979)

Children

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Coordinate: 34.8485985, -81.6761017

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17. Kelly Cemetery
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19. Fair Forest Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.8492012, -81.5963974

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