Name: James Wilburn Smith a longtime Coal County resident BORN: August 29, 1917 at Myrtle Springs, TX to James Yantis Smith & Willie Ivy (Simmons) Smith Passed Away: January 3, 2009 at Amarillo, TX Age: 91 years Education: attended Myrtle Springs schools Married: Dan Ella Wood on Feb. 22, 1946 she preceded him in death on July 1, 1989. He later married Joyce (Barber) Burns on March 29, 1992 at Ardmore, OK Occupation: Mail carrier out of Tupelo, OK Church Affiliation: James was a loyal member of the Cottonwood Baptist Church . When he was able, he loved serving & ministering to the Hospital & Nursing Home. He also loved traveling. James was a Veterans serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp. Survivors Wife: Joyce Smith of the home 3 Sons: Charles Smith & wife Gloria of Ardmore, OK Russell Smith & wife Patti of Poteau, OK Larry Bell of Keller, TX 1 Daughter: Connie Guffy & husband Ted of Canyon, TX 12 Grandchildren 16 Great Grandchildren 1 Sister: Allye Rhea Redd of Lancaster, TX 2 nephews and 1 niece Along with numerous other relatives and many dear and loved friends. . Preceded in Death by: Parents: James Yantis & Willie Ivy (Simmons) Smith 2 Sisters: Eva & Ruby First wife: Nell ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Service: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 Time: 2:00 pm Place of Service: Cottonwood Baptist Church Interment: McCarty Cemetery Officiating: Rev. Bill Weathers Casketbearers: Tom Cuthbertson, Mike Smith, James Smith, Brandt Gee, Isaac Smith, Josiah Smith Honorary Casketbearers: Mack Gaylor, Floyd Campbell, All men of the Cottonwood Baptist Church Family Night is Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 8 pm At Brown's Funeral Chapel SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE