Jimmie Joe Smith

jimmie smith

October 18, 1947 ~ April 1, 2023

Born in: Chatham Co, NC
Resided in: Cameron, NC

Jimmie Joe Smith, age 75 of Cameron passed away, April 1, 2023. (Known fondly as Pucky)

Born in Chatham County on October 18, 1947, he was the late son of John Arlie and Wilma Dora Kidd Smith. Jimmy retired from Moore County Schools where he worked for 30 years as a Maintenance Man and an Electrician. He could fix anything from a tractor to building his own home. He loved working outdoors and spent many hours working at his sawmill and tinkering on projects throughout the years. He would drop what he was working on to help a neighbor, friend, or a stranger in need. He enjoyed raising chickens and selling, and giving away lots of eggs.

He and his wife enjoyed camping and riding in the wagon trains with his mule, Bobby. They enjoyed traveling together to the Mountains and Beach in their RV. Jimmie was an active member of Union Presbyterian Church and maintained building and grounds for the church until his retirement on his 75 th birthday.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Ann Murray and Judy Maness and brothers Bill Smith and Ronnie Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Leta Frye Smith; son Joseph Arlie Smith (Julie); daughter Darlene Newton (Willie); granddaughter Lindsey McCumber (Doug) and grandson Will Newton and great grandson Wyatt McCumber; sisters Mary Ruth Powers, Clara Jean Hussey both of Bennett, Carol Hicks of Staley; brothers Johnny Smith (Linda) of Carthage; brother-in-law Nat Murray and sisters-in-law Dot Smith and Karen Smith.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday at Union Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jeff Mercer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the fellowship hall and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 898, Carthage, NC 28327. 

Service entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home. 

Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.

Services

Visitation: April 6, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Union Presbyterian Church
2000 Union Church Road
Carthage , NC 28327

910-947-3890

Funeral Service: April 6, 2023 11:00 am

Union Presbyterian Church
2000 Union Church Road
Carthage , NC 28327

910-947-3890

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  1. I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmie will be greatly missed. He always so nice and kind to me.

    You friend,
    Lisa C Poindexter

  2. I didn’t know Jimmie but I do know his son Joe! Joe was a such a big help when Julie and my Dad passed! Praying for Joe and each and every family member in this hard time! May God bless you!

    • Anita I don’t know you either but I have heard alot of you all good things and we think the world of Julie and your mom. Thank you so much. Leta

  3. Leta Margaret, Darlene, and Joseph our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

    • Donna and Tommy thank you both so much for being with us at this time. We love you both so much. Hope to see you again soon. Love Leta

  4. Leta, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  5. Realizing this is a very difficult time for this family, please be comforted in the knowledge that Jimmie was appreciated by so many people. His kindness and friendly spirit will always be remembered.

  6. Leta and family, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your husband. You will be in our prayers. You were always special to Mama. God bless you in the days ahead. Sharon Brown Simpson and S.L. Brown

    • Sharon thank you so much. Jimmy and I both thought so much for your mother and SL, you know we are actually related through the Muse side. Love Leta

  7. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jimmie. He was such a caring, friendly, and likable person. It was a pleasure knowing him through our contacts with the school system. Our prayers and thoughts are with Leta and all the family.

  8. Leta, our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Jimmie was loved by everyone and will surely be missed. Hugs to you! Mitzi McKenzie

    • Lera, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jimmie was such a fine gentleman. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Much love, Jean

    • Mitzi, thank you for your kind words and he thought so much of the Wadsworth Family. Love ya

    • Mitzi, thank you so much. Jimmy loved the Wadsworth Family just like I did. He especially enjoyed R.G. We will miss them both. Thank you for your thoughts. Maybe see you soon. Love Leta

  9. Leta and family, I am sorry for the loss of Jimmy. He was such a great person . May God give you all the peace and strength you need now and the days to follow! With my deepest sympathy and prayers!

    Love to all 🙏❤️

  10. Leta, Joe & Darlene- So very sad to hear of Mr. Jimmie’s passing. I learned years ago how much his baby girl adored him. He will be missed. My prayers & love to you all.

  11. Let’s, I am so sorry for your loss. He has earned his reward-in Heaven. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    • Ann, thank you so much. i have to learn to live with my other half just like you. But I am so glad of my faith to quide every step of the way. Love Leta

  12. Leta and family,
    May God give you……
    For every storm, a rainbow;
    For every tear, a smile;
    For every care a promise and an answer for every prayer.

    We want you all to know you are in our prayers.

    Love,
    Stevie and Lisa Smith

    • Stevie and Lisa, he loved you both so much and we are all going to miss him so much. Hope to see you again soon. Love Leta

  13. Leta Margaret and Family we are so sorry to hear about Jimmy. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you. Lonnie and Judy McKenzie

    • Judy and Lonnie, so nice of you to hear from you. Thank you for sharing your feelings. Love Leta

  14. Mrs. Leta, Joseph, Darlene and family,
    Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Jimmy. He was a good friend to me with a word of encouragement every time we met. A devoted family man. I admired his wit and ability to tell it like it was. He will be missed. We love you all. Kim and Bruce Williams

    • Bruce and Kim, thank you for being a good friend. Jimmy loved spending time with the both of you. We did have some good times together. Love to you both.

  15. To the Smith Family,

    May God bless each of you during this difficult time. Jimmy was a good man and I enjoyed getting to know him through our time with Moore County Schools. He was a good man and respected by so many people. May God hold each of you close in the days ahead.


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