James "J.L." Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2025 in Early Branch, South Carolina

James "J.L." Smith

June 29, 1931 - February 21, 2025 (93 years old)

Early Branch, South Carolina

James "J.L." Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2025 in Early Branch, South Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc.

Share

James "J.L." Smith

June 29, 1931 - February 21, 2025 (93 years old)

Early Branch, South Carolina

James Smith Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Smith of Early Branch, South Carolina, who passed away on February 21, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Smith to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Lester Smith, Sr. and Nella Smith Smith; his son Dean Smith; his granddaughter Crystal Shiner; and his sisters, Barbara Kennedy, Nell Mixson and Deloris Ingold.

He is survived by: his wife Hazel Campbell Smith; his daughters, Belinda Smith of Early Branch, Arlene Simmons of Varnville and Sarah Shiner of Seabrook; his grandchildren, Tammy Lewis (Ricky), Shannon Hutto-Altman, Brandy Conrady (Michael), Scotty Shiner (Jolene), Will Hutto (Kim), Christopher Shiner, Nancy DeLoach, Amber Smith and Caitlin Simmons; his great grandchildren, Katelyn, Bryce, Julia, Sean, Matthew, Caroline, Dawson, Leslie, Jackson, Saige and Blaitnee; his great great grandchildren, Mattelyn, Riggin and Bridlen; and his siblings, Legrand Smith, Gerald Smith, Gail Henry and Judy Whitely.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home (300 Mulberry St W, Hampton, SC 29924). A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in Mr. Smith's honor be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc.



Mon

Feb 24

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home
300 Mulberry St W, Hampton, SC 29924

Mon

Feb 24

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home
300 Mulberry St W, Hampton, SC 29924

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer James Smith’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of James Smith.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize James Smith and express their condolences more easily.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help