It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Robert Smith of Wells, Texas, who passed away on February 20, 2021, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Robert Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert "Buck" Myrle Smith and Wanda Ruth Hadaway; and his sister Judy Hollingsworth. He is survived by : his wife Deidre Smith of Wells; his children, Robert, Shelia Smith of New Orleans, LA, Scott Smith of Pollok, TX, Cherie and Chad Polasek of Pollok, TX; his grandchildren, Shaderick Harris of Gainesville, VA, Christian Smith of Kilgore, TX, Sierra Smith of Covington, LA, Colby Polasek of Pollok, TX and Kelsi Redd of Wells; his stepsons, Jacob Redd of Wells, TX, Joseph Redd of Wells, TX and Daniel Redd of Wells, TX; his stepgrandson Jared (Chancy Polask) of Hudson; his stepgreat-granddaughter Brylie Polasek of Hudson; his siblings, Brenda Bell of Pollok, Margaret Lowe of Lufkin, Angie Warner of Lufkin, Michael Smith of Lufkin and Paul Smith of Lufkin; his stepmother Wilma Smith; and his uncle Lewis Edward Smith.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shafer Funeral Home