Floyd James Smith

for Floyd “James” Smith, age 80, of Gallant, who died on July 15, 2017. Rev. David Smith and Rev. Jeff Rowan will officiate. Graveside service with military honors following at Conn Cemetery in Gallant. Morgan Funeral Chapel directing.

James was born on September 27, 1936, to S. Q. and Alma Decker Smith. He was a wonderful man of upstanding character and integrity who loved his family and friends dearly. He lived and served with a beautiful, humble spirit that honored Christ, reflecting the love of God in a mighty way. He served for 45 years as a dedicated deacon, along with other various positions, at Bethlehem First Congregational Methodist Church in Walnut Grove. His military service consisted of 6 years active Air Force and 2 years active Navy, as a SeaBee, which included a 9-month tour in Vietnam. He concluded his military service with 15 years as a Naval Reserve SeaBee, retiring honorably as a Chief Petty Officer, with 23 total years of military service. In his civilian career, James spent 29 years as a master craftsman at Anniston Army Depot, where he served as a welder. In retirement, he enjoyed hobbies such as metal work, carpentry, and wood carving because he loved intricate designs and working with his hands. It brought him great joy to share his creations as gifts with his family and friends.

James passed away at his home with a host of caring family and friends gathered near. He left this world the way he lived his life, peacefully praising God and through his gentle smile. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of nearly 55 years, Peggy Brown Smith; son Timothy “Ski-Bo” (Melanie) Smith; daughters, Elizabeth (Kenneth) Jacobs, Pamela (Jeff) Rowan, and Angela Baird; honorary daughter, Kathy Kendrick; grandchildren, Brandi (Matthew) McGraw, Zackery Smith (Ashley Hill), Megan Jacobs (Blake Boggs), Brooke Rowan, Cecily (Kevin) West, Blake Rowan, Hannah Baird, and Caleb Jacobs; great-grandchildren, Sophia and Arianna McGraw; brother and special friend, Roy (Maria) Smith, brother, Jerry (Patsy) Smith; and sister, Virginia Gritzmacher; also, a host of special nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by 5-year old grandson, Dustin Wayne Jacobs; parents, S. Q. Smith and Alma Decker Smith; brother and special sister-in-law, Dick (Margie) Smith; sisters, Earlene Burton, Pauline Smith, Beunah Bramlett, Georgia Smith, and Inez Stanfield.

The family will accept flowers; however, memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to a charity of choice.

Pallbearers will be Zackery Smith, Blake Rowan, Caleb Jacobs, Matthew McGraw,

Keith Smith, and Eddie Brown

Honorary Pallbearers are Roy Smith, Jerry Smith, Charles Phillips, and Travis Causey.

Special thanks to the Alacare Hospice staff, especially Becky Romine, RN; Mary Thacker, Bath Nurse; and Karen Payne, Bath Nurse. Also, special thanks to Tiffanie Wilson, loving caregiver and friend.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening at Morgan Funeral Chapel from 5 - 8 PM, with private viewing for family at 4:00 PM.