James Madison Smith

January 24, 2017

James Madison Smith, 98, of Booneville, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, in Atmore, AL. He was a farmer. He was born in Morvin, AL, on May 17, 1918, to the late Harry Barron and Eunice Daisy Pugh Smith. He was a member of the Huxford Masonic Lodge #779. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Mae Stafford Smith; siblings, Coleman Smith, W.B. Smith, Josephine Brogdon, Earlene Thomas, Irene Sanspree and Eunice Sizgorich.

Survivors include one son, John Madison (Glennis) Smith of Booneville, AL; three daughters, Frona (Albert Jr.) Venetia of Booneville, AL, Annie Diann (Hooper, III) Matthews of Atmore, AL, and Cynthia (Bryant) McPherson of Peterman, AL; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Friday, January 20,2017, at Booneville Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. David Atchinson officiating.

Active pallbearers were Keith Smith, Richard Burgess, Joe Swain, Rusty Lassitter, Tom Dawson and Mark Burgess.

Honorary pallbearers were Bruce Akins, Tom Frazier, J.P. Pipkin and Jimmy Pipkin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Booneville Baptist Church.

Johnson-Quimby funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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