Mr. James Kirby Smith's Obituary
Funeral service for Mr. James Kirby Smith, 87, of Dadeville, will be Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Todd Smith, nephew, will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Langley Funeral Home.
Mr. Smith passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Dadeville Healthcare Center. He was born on September 14, 1928 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Harry Hersey Smith, Sr. and Minnie Kate Kirby Smith. He was an entrepreneur and operated several businesses including the campground at Blue Creek and Kirby’s Dairy Bar. Mr. Smith served Tallapoosa County in various positions and as a State Representative in the Alabama Legislature. He was named Alabama’s Most Outstanding Citizen by Governor George Wallace. Mr. Smith was a people person and enjoyed talking politics. He was a championship skeet shooter, enjoyed playing dominoes, was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, and was a big practical joker.
He is survived by his daughter, April S. Dudley (Larry), of Alexander City; sisters, Joanne Ready of Montgomery, Hixie H. Smith of Tallassee, Alma Ruth Coleman of Opelika; brother, Harry H. Smith, Jr. (Sue), of Reeltown; grandchildren, Lance Dudley and Misty Dudley; great-grandchild, Faith Dudley; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Hilda Segrest.
The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Camp ASCCA, 5278 Camp ASCCA Drive, Jackson's Gap, AL 36861.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the sitters and healthcare workers that cared for Mr. Smith during his illness.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.
Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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