James Ernest Smith Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of James Ernest Smith of Auburn, Alabama is shared. James Ernest, born on April 14, 1934, passed away on June 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ernest Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Smith and Madge Harriger Smith; his wife Jerrye Ann King Smith; and his sister Twila Smith Griffin. He is survived by: his children, Kelly Smith Stokes (Joe), Kerry Smith Rush (Derwin) and Kip Wade Smith (Beth); his grandchildren, Galen Rush (Jaki), Gabrielle Rush Gaskill (Will), Camryn Stokes, Chandler Stokes, Alexandra Smith, Makenzie Smith and Isabelle Smith; and his great grandchildren, Henleigh, Holly, Houston Rush, Liam, Wesley and Wyatt Gaskill. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.org).
