James Michael "Will Ham" Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2025 in Franklin, Tennessee

James Michael "Will Ham" Smith

September 8, 1958 - May 9, 2025 (66 years old)

Franklin, Tennessee

James Michael "Will Ham" Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2025 in Franklin, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Waters Funeral Home

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James Michael "Will Ham" Smith

September 8, 1958 - May 9, 2025 (66 years old)

Franklin, Tennessee

James Michael Smith Obituary

The memory of James Michael Smith (Franklin, Tennessee), who passed away on May 9, 2025 at the age of 66, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his children, Shawn Hunter (Dennis), Anthony Smith, Tiffany Smith-Odems (JoShanda), Jarus Smith and JaMichael Smith; his grandchildren, Decarius Hunter (Madison), Trevon Hunter, Saniya Hunter, Calese Carothers, Khloe Smith and Cheyenne Smith; his great grandchildren, Brooklyn Hunter and Braylon Hunter; his siblings, Letitia Baugh, Anthony Smith, Linda (George), Bradley Smith, Sandra Dixon and Diane Cunningham; his uncle William Joslin; his aunt Yolanda Joslin; his cousin Evelyn Duke; and his friend Donnell Lane. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Waters Funeral Home



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May 16

Lying in state

Waters Funeral Home
1408 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064

Sat

May 17

Visitation

First Missionary Baptist Church
113 Natchez St, Franklin, TN 37064

Mon

May 19

Burial

Middle Tn State Veterans Cemetery

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