Chatham………James "Jimmy" Jackson Smith, Jr., age 83 of Chatham died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.

Born September 10, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late James Jackson Smith, Sr. and Jettie Jones Smith.  He was predeceased by five brothers, Tony Smith, Coy Smith, Dennis Smith, Rex Smith, and Ronnie Smith; and two sisters, Alice Chitwood, and Grace Norman.  Mr. Smith attended Sandy Level Baptist Church and he retired from the Lane Company.  He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by one daughter, Sharon Mayhew and fiancé, Dickie Scruggs of Chatham; one son, Steve Smith and wife, Martha of Gretna; one sister, Shirley Mahan and husband, Charlie of Chatham; three grandchildren, Jason Mayhew of Chatham, Jamie Shelton and husband, Brian of Hurt, and Andrew Smith and fiancée, Beverly Barker of Ringgold; and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Gretna Burial Park by Pastor Kendell Smith.

The family would like to give a special thank you to all the staff at Gretna Health and Rehab Center for the care they provided.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.