James Junior Smith Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Junior Smith of Seguin, Texas, born in Paradise, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 10, 2025 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Junior Smith to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Alice Fay Luersen Smith; his daughter Jacqueline "Jackie" Smith; his grandson Matthew James Vincent; his son-in-law Kevin Mathis; his mother Mary Katherine Smith; and his siblings, Claudia Lawson, William Slagle and Opal Sweet.

He is survived by: his daughters, Donna Vincent Beck and Fonda Mathis; his grandchildren, Michelle Smith, John Vincent (Robin), Jenna Marie Vincent and Kyle Mathis (Persia); his great grandchildren, Paige Smith Zimmermann (Brady Edmiston), Kylie Fay MyCue (Mason), Ethan Smith Zimmermann, Kaden James, Kamryn Vincent, Hazzel Vincent, Peyton, Lyndon and Carter Smith Velasquez; and his great great grandchildren, Louise Fay MyCue, Lucian MyCue and Lucius Edmiston. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pecan Museum of Texas, c/o Red Barn, 390 Cordova Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155.