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James Robert Smith

July 20, 1947 — July 16, 2024

Commerce, GA

James Robert (Smitty) Smith, 76 of Commerce, GA., passed away July 16, 2024. He was the son of the late Chevalier Bayard & Jemina Bales Smith. He was also preceded by a brother, Emerson Edward Smith. He was a real estate broker in the Athens area for many years. He enjoyed playing golf with his friends and going to events where his grandchildren were involved. He never missed a chance to watch his one and only "doc" play softball. 

A visitation will take place Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Lord & Stephens, East. The family will have a private graveside service.

Survivors include: Wife, Patti Smith; son and daughter, Timothy (Jenna) Phillips and Lauren Smith; grandchildren, Mason Phillips, Ethan Phillips, Owen Phillips, Evan Phillips, Madyson Smith, and Zach Smith; a niece, Sandi Smith.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to The American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East in Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com


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Thursday, July 18, 2024

2:00 - 3:30 pm (Eastern time)

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes Athens

4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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