Jimmy Lee Smith

Jimmy Lee Smith, 69, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Jimmy served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was a huge Tennessee Titans fan and loved to sit on the porch with a cup of coffee and listen to the birds sing him a song.  He was a member of the American Legion, Post 27 for more than 25 years and a life member of the V.F.W. Post 3619.  He was a loving husband, father, grandad, brother and friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Patsy Smith of Rosepine, LA; son, Michael Smith of Rosepine, LA; daughter, Vickie Bailey and Larry Jr. of Rosepine, LA; Hershel “Smitty” Smith of DeRidder, LA; three grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Preceding him in death are his parents, Hershel and Mary Smith; sister, Bobbi Jo Johnson; sons, Donald and James Smith and great grandchild, Braydon Bennett.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 10:00 AM also at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, LA.