James Earl Smallwood Obituary
In loving memory of James Earl Smallwood of Ahoskie, North Carolina, who departed this world on October 28, 2025 at the age of 72. James Earl leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Earl Smallwood to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, James Earl is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James Earl's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie S. Smallwood and Cardine Thompson Smallwood. He is survived by: his wife Vanessa W. Smallwood; his children, Robert Ross of Greenville, NC, Christopher Nichols, Jacqueline Smallwood of Greenville, NC, Jeanetta Cutler of Charlotte, NC and LaTricia Perry of Charlotte, NC; and his sisters, Terry Samllwood and Cora Bennett of Statesville, NC. He is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the New Holley Grove Baptist Church (334 Glovers St, Colerain, NC 27924).
