James Arnold Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Arnold Smith (Manchester, Kentucky), who passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Arnold Smith to pay them a last tribute.
Though James Arnold has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his grandmother Lucy Smith. He is survived by: his wife Lisa Smith; his sons, Justin Smith and Jayden Smith; his mother Ellie Mae Smith; his siblings, Neal Smith and Nettie Houston; his nephews, Joshua Houston and Quanah Houston; his mother-in-law Barbara Smith; and his siblings-in-law, Brian Smith, Bruce Smith and Amanda (Joseph Bryant). He is also survived by other nieces and nephews, family and friends.