J.D. Smith Obituary

James Edward Smith

August 31, 1965 - March 11, 2009

Franklin - James Edward Smith, 43, died March 11, 2009. He was born in Kempsville, LA and moved to Franklin after Hurricane Katrina. 

Survivors include his mother, Deloris Engle Vicknair of Franklin; two sisters, Virsie Fay Damrill of Joplin, MO and Paula Smith of Martinsville, LA; two brothers, Edwin Smith, Jr., of Franklin and Paul Smith of Louisiana. James was predeceased by his father, Edwin Irvin Smith.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org

J.D. Smith Obituary (1981 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - The Virginian-Pilot

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See also: 
1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/341259
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/j-d-smith-obituary?id16373117
3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/James-Edward-Smith/

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

James Edward Smith, born on 31 August 1965 in Kempsville, LA, passed away on 11 March 2009 at the age of 43. He moved to Franklin after Hurricane Katrina and was survived by his mother, two sisters, and two brothers. He was predeceased by his father, Edwin Irvin Smith.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A memorial service for James Edward Smith was held at a later date. Burial details were not provided. Wright Funeral Home assisted the family.

### The Edited Obituary

**J.D. Smith Obituary**

**James Edward Smith**

**31 August 1965 - 11 March 2009**

Franklin - James Edward Smith, 43, died 11 March 2009. He was born in Kempsville, LA, and moved to Franklin after Hurricane Katrina.

Survivors include his mother, Deloris Engle Vicknair of Franklin; two sisters, Virsie Fay Damrill of Joplin, MO, and Paula Smith of Martinsville, LA; two brothers, Edwin Smith Jr. of Franklin and Paul Smith of Louisiana. James was predeceased by his father, Edwin Irvin Smith.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org

**J.D. Smith Obituary (1981 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - The Virginian-Pilot**

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | James Edward Smith             |
|---------|--------------------------------|
| Age     | 43 years                       |
| Birth   | 31 August 1965; Kempsville, LA |
| Death   | 11 March 2009; Franklin, LA    |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship       | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------|
| James Edward Smith      | Decedent           | Franklin, LA                   |
| Deloris Engle Vicknair  | Parent             | Franklin, LA                   |
| Edwin Irvin Smith       | Predeceased Parent | --                             |
| Virsie Fay Damrill      | Sister             | Joplin, MO                     |
| Paula Smith             | Sister             | Martinsville, LA               |
| Edwin Smith Jr.         | Brother            | Franklin, LA                   |
| Paul Smith              | Brother            | Louisiana                      |

### Other Relevant Information

1. James Edward Smith was born on 31 August 1965 in Kempsville, LA.
2. He moved to Franklin, LA, after Hurricane Katrina.
3. He passed away on 11 March 2009 at the age of 43.  
4. He was predeceased by his father, Edwin Irvin Smith.