Mr. James Robert Smith was born May 21, 1930 to Cauley and Martha (Clark) Smith in Coffee County, Tennessee. He passed away May 21, 2010 at the Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He was 80 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Smith of Manchester; son, James (Catrina) Smith of Smithville; brother Eugene Smith of Tullahoma; grandchildren, Brittany Smith, Randy Maple, Jr., and Miranda Maple; great grandchild, Aaron Maple. Besides his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Smith, brothers Melvin and Shirley Smith, and grandchild Casaundra Maple. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, May 23rd, from 3-8 PM at the Fairview Chapel and Monday, May 24th, from 10 AM until time of service. Funeral Services will be Monday, May 24th, from the Fairview Chapel beginning at 2 PM with Bro. Jerry Duke officiating. Burial will follow in the Harpeth Hills Memorial Gardens. Mr. Smith was a former deacon of the Parkers Creek Baptist Church.