MR. JAMES ARTHUR “ORDIE” SMITH – Age 68, of Chattanooga, TN passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born January 5, 1957 to his late parents; father, John Henderson Smith and mother, Vera Grimes Smith. He was employed as a Roofer for the City of Chattanooga, TN and Journeyman Iron Worker. He enjoyed golfing, playing pool, and barbequing with & for his beloved family members. He is also preceded by his sister, Sandra Lynn Smith Stewart.

He is survived by his devoted children, Christie Shropshire-Shelton, Tamper Ryals, Tony Lumen Morgan Smith, Corneilius Woods, Sr.; grandchildren, Deion Shelton, Cashmyn Shelton, Tamya Favors, Natalya Oattes, Tyell Bush, Dakota Bush, Corneilius Woods, Jr, Chasity Woods, and Cornarius Woods; 12 great grandchildren; siblings, LaFredrick (Vivian) Smith, Dwight (Belinda) Smith, and Joyce Diane Smith; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Friday, January 24, 2025 at 12:00 noon at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3777 Wilcox Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37411, with Pastor Steve Coudle, Eulogist and Rev. Allen Jones, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour at the church. Interment; West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, Ga. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.