James Phillip Smith, 59, Sparta, Tennessee and formerly of Albany, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012 at White County Hospital. He was the son of the late Sherman and Betty Crockett Smith and was also preceded in death by a brother, David Kenneth Smith.

He is survived by a brother, Jeffrey (Sherry) Smith, Doyle, TN; two nieces, Emily Groce and Rachael Smith; a nephew, Shane Smith; special friend, Wanda Troglen; also two great-nieces and one great-nephew.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, Tennessee with final resting place in Beech Bottom Cemetery in Clinton County. Local arrangements made through Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany. Online condolences may be made at www.campbell-new.com.