James D. “Smitty” Smith, Jr.

Services for James D. “ Smitty” Smith Jr., 84, of Killeen will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen followed by interment at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors.

He was born June 13, 1929 in Vance County N.C. He was raised and educated in Petersburg Virginia .

He retired from the U.S. Army with over 20 years service and is a veteran of both Korea and Viet Nam. He married Benita Jean Johnson Sept. 12, 1987 in Killeen. Following his military retirement he was Service Manager for many years at an auto dealership and later owned and operated Smitty’s Auto Repair. He also loved to buy and restore Mustang autos.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Smith of Killeen; four Sons; James Emmit Smith of Round Rock, Shane Smith, Paul Johnson, of Mauriceville, Tx., and Andy Johnson of Argyle, Texas, Three Daughters ; Brenda Smith of Liberty Hill Texas, Sherry Hill of Belton, Tx, and Louise Cosper of Killeen and their families including eleven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday Dec. 31, from 9:30 -10:30 AM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home prior to the Service.