James Robert Smith, 72, Nolan St., Albany, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at his residence. He was a member of Albany Masonic Lodge #206, a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of Albany United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by three sisters, June Melton, Reba Samaras and Virginia Huddleston and two brothers, John B. Smith, Jr. and Donald C. Smith.

He is survived by a daughter, Christy Capito, Louisville, KY; two sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Ina Smith, Monroe, TN; James Eric and Heather Smith, Albany; two sisters, Wonnie McFarland, Louisville, KY; Janet Lowhorn, Monticello, KY; also seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Talbott Funeral Home with Bro. David Stearns and Bro. David McCarty officiating. Final resting place in Hillcrest Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements made through Talbott Funeral Home of Albany.