Deacon James Edward Smith, Jr., 93, of Jackson, MS was born September 26, 1930 to James Edward Smith, Sr., and Joe Mary Guice Smith. James passed March 15, 2024 at his home.

Visitation Friday, March 22, 2024 at Westhaven Funeral Home - Jackson Branch from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., Hope Spring M.B. Church, 5189 Livingston Street, Jackson, MS 39206 with burial in Hope Spring Cemetery, 3014 Forest Avenue Extension, Jackson, MS 39213.