James Thomas Smith passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015, at the age of 87.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 14, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Reverend Jack Hall will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda S. Miller and her husband, Daly of Eunice, LA; companion, Mary "Gabby" Richard of Eunice; one brother, Leon Smith of Lottie, LA; two nieces, Tammy Stelly of Leonville, LA and Angie Barrett of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, Ashley Menard of Eunice, LA and Nicholas Miller of Eunice, LA; two great grandchildren; four step grandchildren; four great nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette D. Smith; parents, Sam and May Strawhorn Smith; numerous brothers and sisters.

At the request of the family, visitation will begin on Sunday, December 13, from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM. The funeral home will reopen on Monday at 8:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM.

Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.