Jimmy Lester Smith

Mr. Jimmy Lester Smith, age 75, of Acworth, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Jimmy Lester Smith was born on Monday, June 14, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia as son to Lester Rufus Smith and Louise Ollie (Whitfield) Smith. Jimmy grew up with his sister Jean in Atlanta, Ga wanting to be a cowboy. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1966 as a member of the JROTC Rifle Team. On June 14th, 1969 (his 21st birthday), he married his sweetheart Linda Sue Pierce. From January 1967- January 1970, Jimmy served in the United States Army as Military Police that trained German Shepherds. His shepherd's name was Wolf. Jimmy was an Expert Class Army rifleman and served a tour in Vietnam. After his Honorable discharge from the Army in 1970, Jimmy was enlisted in the Army Reserves until 1973. He also began his career with the United States Postal Service where he worked as a dedicated mail carrier for over 40 years in Dunwoody. In 1975, Jimmy and Linda welcomed twins Travis and Tony and in 1980, a third son Kevin.

While serving as a highly dedicated US Postman, Jimmy raised his sons in Acworth, Ga, spent cherished time with family on holidays and summer vacations, and visited and cared for his mother and father in Cabbagetown in Atlanta. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, and spent as much free time as possible Metal Detecting, his favorite hobby. As his sons grew up, Jimmy helped them attend college, watched them begin professional jobs, and eventually welcomed his first grandchild in 2002. Over the years he loved time with his dogs Fifi, Sissy, Blackeyes, Boomer, and Cisco. Jimmy also thoroughly enjoyed going to Six Flags and White Water with his family, watching television, movies, baseball, and football with his sons. More than anything, Jimmy loved time at the lake and the beach searching for treasure.

After 40 plus years living at 6520 Windsor Drive in Acworth, GA near lake Allatoona, Jimmy and Linda moved into Discovery Village Assisted Living in Suwanee, Ga. After 51 years of marriage, he lost his wife Linda to ALS on July 14, 2020. Jimmy lost his own struggle with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia and entered the arms of our Holy Father on Monday, July 31, 2023. Jimmy is survived by his sons Travis, Tony, and Kevin; his grandchildren Noah, Mae, Elijah, and Abel; his daughter-in-laws Marcy Cincotta-Smith and Kat Hinrichsen; and his grandpets Chloe, Dublin, Promise, and Elliott. A loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, and Friend, Jimmy now rests peacefully Treasure Hunting in Heaven.

With All of our Love for you Daddy

Travis, Tony, and Kevin

A visitation for Jimmy will be held Monday, August 7, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery Winkenhofer Chapel, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. A funeral service will occur Monday, August 7, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. A committal service will occur Monday, August 7, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GeorgiaMemorialPark.com for the Smith family.