James "Slick" Smith's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Ooltewah, Tennessee

James "Slick" Smith

June 28, 1932 - March 20, 2026 (93 years old)

Ooltewah, Tennessee

James "Slick" Smith's obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2026 in Ooltewah, Tennessee
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James "Slick" Smith

June 28, 1932 - March 20, 2026 (93 years old)

Ooltewah, Tennessee

James Smith Obituary

In loving memory of James Smith of Ooltewah, Tennessee, who departed this world on March 20, 2026 at the age of 93. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Smith, Sr. and Leona V. Donaldson Smith; his wife Sue Smith; his son Randall Smith; his brothers, Melvin and Don Smith; and his brothers-in-law, Jerry Miller and Teddy Smith.

He is survived by: his daughter Susan LeQuire (Frank); his grandsons, Justin Smith (Jessica) and Matt LeQuire (Angel); his great grandchildren, Ansley and Julian Smith; and his sisters-in-law, Phyllis Miller, Marylynn "Sis" Smith and Sandy Weeks (Paul). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-Valley View Chapel



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Mar 26

Visitation

In the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel
7414 Old Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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Mar 26

Celebration of life

In the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel
7414 Old Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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