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James Michael "Will Ham" Smith

Passed 05/09/2025

Obituary For James Michael "Will Ham" Smith

James Michael "Willham" Smith life came to an end on May 9, 2025 at the age of 66 at Alive Hospice Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Smith was born September 8, 1958 in Davidson County, Tennessee to the parents of Bob James Smith and Dinah Mae Lee.

He leaves to cherish his many memories children, Shawn (Dennis) Hunter, Anthony Smith, Tiffany (JoShanda) Smith-Odems, Jarus Smith and JaMichael Smith; grandchildren, Decarius (Madison) Hunter, Trevon Hunter, Saniya Hunter, Calese Carothers, Khloe Smith and Cheyenne Smith; great grandchildren, Brooklyn Hunter and Braylon Hunter; siblings, Letitia Baugh, Anthony Smith, Linda (George) Gibson, TX, Bradley Smith, Sandra Dixon and Diane Cunningham; uncle, William Joslin, aunt, Yolanda Joslin, devoted cousin, Evelyn Duke, devoted friend, Donnell Lane; forever cherished by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Mr. Smith will lie in state on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11 until 12 at First Missionary Baptist Church, 113 Natchez Street with funeral to follow. Reverend James Hambrick, officiating, Reverend William Joslin, eulogist.

Interment Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10 a.m., Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery, Pegram, TN


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Healing prayers and blessings to the family,you all have my deepest sympathy RIHP MIKE SMITH,you will never be forgotten.

Marilyn Jordan

I can picture Michael sitting on him porch if he saw dark clouds forming he would say " don't yall see those clouds " that was his way of saying it's time to go inside. I remember how he would cook on his grill. Now we must trust that we can see Mike again.Psalm 37:11 The righteous will possess the earth,and they will will live forever on it.Righteous means to do what is right. Thinking about you all at this diffcult time. Barbara Golden

Barbara J Golden

My sincere condolences to Michael's family. He'll be missed by so many because he was a friend to many, especially the Hard Bargain community. Rest well, my friend.

Tommy Jordan Sr

The Coffey and Locke family would like to extend our heartfelt condolences you are all in our prayers.

Gwendolyn Coffey

Sending prayers and thoughts of comfort and solace during this difficult time to the Smith family. Growing up on Mt Hope Street being neighbors with Rev. Bob Smith and Ms. Dinah, I've known Michael practically my entire life! Was classmates my entire school years with his daughter Shawn. Having lost both my parents over 6 years ago, I can say the grief subsides, but never fades. But have peace in knowing Michael isn't in any more pain. He's not suffering. He is being comforted and embraced in the loving arms of God. May the Lord keep Michael and the entire Smith family.

Kimberly Nevils-Brent

I would like to extend my condolences to the Smith Family in the loss of your loved one. May God continue to comfort you during this time of sorrow.

LaToya Long

To the family of Michael Smith, I am so sorry for your loss. God does answer prayers, he heard brother Smith's cry out in pain, and he is now absent from the body and present with the Lord. He has been welcomed in that land of "No More". May God bless and keep you is my prayer.

Geraldine Amos

To the family of Comrade James Michael Smith, please accept our sincerest heartfelt condolences in the loss of your beloved one and our brother. We pray that you will lean and trust in our heavenly father during your time of sorrow. He has a cup for all of your tears.

Brooks Fleming Jr. American Legion Post 215 Commander Kenny Blakely

Geraldine Amos

Love and prayers to the family💕

Mary Scruggs

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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